Well we did spot 3 out of 4 and I am sure the 4th spotted us.
A really beautiful sunshine day with a lovely cooling northerly breeze - perfect. Out from Cold East Cross and along the well worn track to Welstor Rock. Over to Buckland Beacon to check on all Ten Commandments and we had not broken a single one today - mind you no trace of an ox or ass. Back along and then down a mown track, could be a butterfly sanctuary, onto the fossatum to cross Ruddycleave. The foxgloves in full bloom. And there by the wonderful Bowden Farm were three comfy, mossy boulders, perfect for a cuppa. The Lady of the Manor came out to wish us well - how nice. Then up and along the most perfect potholeless road to the orchid fields. All was just right with lots and lots of lovely orchids. We spent ages and ages searching, and despite having inside knowledge, only found 3 of 4 - never mind. But Eagle Eyes did spot some Meadow Grasshoppers - that's nice. Out to the main road to seek a way across Pudsham Down but it all looked far too prickly for us. So down the road to sit by the bridge and ford for lunch. Then the inevitable climb back up to the cars.
Really nice out there now Summer has decided to turn up.