Well we can never be really be sure to believe what the forecast says. We are having some wonderful days of sunshine at present.There are lots of tell tale signs winter is on the way. The wood are a hive of activity as the squirrels are collecting their nuts to last them over the winter. The hedge rows are laden with berries to feed the birds.It isn't just the wild life which are filling their autumn stores. I have been busy pickling and preserving.Gathering apples and pricking the sloes.Here you see one of our suckler herd with her winter coat on. Their coats are so curly as they are still outside. The ground is still hard. They will only come inside when the land gets wetter and the days get more wintery. We are expecting a frost tonight. The stars are shining brightly as the sky is so clear.