David

Cluster of fungi growing on a fallen log by the gateway between the Paddock and the Railway Walk, looking like they are thriving despite the winter cold.

Scarlet elf cups growing amid verdant moss on fallen logs by the footpath in the Paddock in the Smestow Valley Nature Reserve.

Whenever I visit Perton, I look out for the resident muscovy duck on the lake. This time it was hiding out on the island, peeping out through low branches.

Bluetit high in a holly bush, its feathers all fluffed up to retain heat in the sub-zero temperature.

Velvet shanks mushrooms growing at the base of a tree in Finchfield.

The weather recently has not been encouraging me to take long walks. So here one again is a set of pictures of the gang of sparrows which is dominating the garden bird feeders.