Comparing a Countryside in Summer & Winter
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Comparing a Countryside in Summer & Winter The sound of the dawn chorus broke the harsh grip of night, leaving way for another fine day where the air was crisp and bright. Tiny tanned sparrows skipped along the concrete path of the cottage as a magpie flew silently overhead. The wide expanse of woodland at the back of the secluded hermitage, stood shady and merciful to the heat. Rabbits darted between ferns and foxgloves. Voles and dormice scurried across the forest floor avoiding larger carnivores. A single stag strode through the trees, demanding respect as it reached toward the outstretched arms of the trees. The scene was enchanting. The cottage was set into the grassy bank. This reduced the size significantly. Branches full with sycamore leaves stretched out from the woodland and tapped on the tattered, multi-paned windows. The panes were of old-fashioned thickness and grubby due to long...

