Low impact forestry services in Devon and the South West

[Big J]

Our favourite local spot for peace and quiet. The kids love it here. Plus the largest crayfish I've found so far. Twas a monster!

[Big J]

First day at work yesterday, driving a friend's Malwa. It's all subtly different to home from a work perspective, but the ability to take lunchtime and evening swims in different lakes whilst snacking on blueberries is new!

 

 

[trigger_andy]

9 minutes ago, Big J said:

First day at work yesterday, driving a friend's Malwa. It's all subtly different to home from a work perspective, but the ability to take lunchtime and evening swims in different lakes whilst snacking on blueberries is new!

 

 

You need to get yourself one of those Blueberry scoops the Scandinavians use. Brilliant at harvesting them. 

[Big J]

2 minutes ago, trigger_andy said:

You need to get yourself one of those Blueberry scoops the Scandinavians use. Brilliant at harvesting them. 

 

I was just this minute discussing that with my friend. Loads of lingonberries here too.

[trigger_andy]

Just now, Big J said:

 

I was just this minute discussing that with my friend. Loads of lingonberries here too.

We have one and they really work. Cloud Berries must be coming into season as well? 

 

 

[Stere]

Aren't thoose Bilberries rather than blueberries?

[Stubby]

17 minutes ago, Stere said:

Aren't thoose Bilberries rather than blueberries?

I would say so just because of where they are . I think most blue berries are cultivated . They both look like each other but can taste different . The wild bilberries being slightly sharper .

[trigger_andy]

1 hour ago, Stere said:

Aren't thoose Bilberries rather than blueberries?

We call them Blaeberries in Scotland,  Guffies call them Bilberries. The article below says they're the same genus. 

 

Flora of the Scots pine forest - Blaeberry - Highland Titles

WWW.HIGHLANDTITLES.COM

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This time of year our volunteers come across a little blue berry in the nature reserve, known to Scots as the blaeberry, a sweet and tasty fruit.

 

 

[Big J]

Yeah, like Andy says, blueberries here too (blåbär).

 

Couple more photos from this morning. Getting to grips with the new machine now.

 

 

[Stubby]

2 hours ago, Big J said:

Yeah, like Andy says, blueberries here too (blåbär).

 

Couple more photos from this morning. Getting to grips with the new machine now.

 

 

In what way does it differ from what you are used to Jonathan ?