Bring on the dawn

Life is never dull on the farm and the cycle of the seasons always brings something new.  Nights are not always so peaceful at the moment. Foxes are out and about and are making a racket as they establish their territories prior to the breeding season.  Listen to the sound they make. As a result, the dogs have been on high alert and have been patrolling and barking their warnings off and on all night.  Early this morning was the most busy and I heard at least three different foxes calling to each other (there are probably more). With disturbed sleep (admittedly also partly due to my other half's snoring!) I was up and about well before dawn. Something that is not that uncommon here throughout the year really, but it was Sunday and I had hoped for a little sleep in for once. Being up early though has its benefits, and I was able to watch and enjoy a wonderful sunrise.  I took a picture so you could enjoy it with me. Of course that old weather lore rhyme is brought to mind: 'Red sky in morning, shepherd's warning. Red sky at night, shepherd's delight'. As the rhyme predicted, it is windy and raining now.