Sunday 29 December 2013
Goldcrest
The goldcrest is Britain's smallest bird and is usually seen flitting about in small flocks in trees so we were surprised to find this one on the ground sunning itself near a yew hedge. It soon flew off into a nearby holly bush.
Thursday 26 December 2013
Winter wetland birds
Lovely bright sunny day today so we were off to Slimbridge for some superb winter birding. Thousands of Golden Plover ,Lapwing and Wigeon with plenty of Bewick Swans to see. An amazing spectacle and well worth a visit.
Tuesday 24 December 2013
Merry Christmas to all
Merry Christmas or Winter Festival whatever you like to call it.
Lovely winter sunshine here in Coaley after the recent storms.
Lovely winter sunshine here in Coaley after the recent storms.
Saturday 21 December 2013
Happy Winter Solstice
Winter solstice is traditionally a time of feasting and merrymaking as we have reached the darkest time of the year and now the days will start to increase in length. Signs of springtime to come are already there with hazel catkins forming and bulbs of snowdrop and daffodil pushing up through the earth so Happy Solstice!
Tuesday 17 December 2013
Trees in Winter
The stark beauty of trees in winter when all the leaves have gone is a joy of this season. Emerging from the fog we can admire the structure and delicate tracery of the branches.
Friday 13 December 2013
Polo Ponies
Horses are popular in our area and there seems to be no shortage on money to spend on them. These polo ponies make a fine sight in the winter sunshine.
Sunday 8 December 2013
Beech Woods in Winter
Monday 2 December 2013
Winter Oak Trees
Back from a week away and there are far fewer leaves on the trees now but as always the oak trees hang on to theirs after most have lost them.
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