Calke Abbey and Nature Reserve

A glorious sunny day at Calke Abbey. So many of the trees in the Park still have their leaves so it didn't look like December at any point.

I chose this shot because, although it doesn't highlight the house, it gives an idea of the huge expanses of the parkland - well worth a visit for those of you not too far from the A42 just south of Nottingham.

Calke Abbey

One of the previous residents was an expert in taxidermy !
Highland cows beware

And when we returned home, we were greeted by a spectacular sunset

sunset - with birds