West Park bridge, mist, swan pairs

West Park bridge, mist, swan pairs

Misty morning, West Park. Just visible in the distance, the bridge over the lake. Swimming under it, swans already in pairs. It had been Valentine’s Day the day before, but the swans were already going round two by two by the end of January.

Great tit on the look out

Great tit on the look out

Another bird approaching garden birdfeeders, but carefully checking first that everything is safe. A great tit looking out carefully.

Bluetits, winter

Bluetits, winter

More birds attracted to a wintery garden by a plentiful supply of seeds, and of water to drink and bathe in. This time it’s bluetits.

Snow falling

Snow falling

I’m losing count. How many times has the snow been lying this winter? Here, seen on the day the latest batch first arrived

West Park islands, snow on a sunny morning

West Park islands, snow on a sunny morning

A very thin layer of snow covering the ground, with roads and footpaths clear. The West Park lakes, about half the water covered with ice. A clear blue sky, a bright morning sun, but a bitterly cold easterly wind in sub-zero temperatures.

West Park islands, snow on a sunny morning