Violet opening, Castlecroft

Violet opening, Castlecroft

One of the violets growing on a bank by the canal towpath, along with lesser celandines as featured in the previous post.

Canal scene, March 2013

Canal scene, March 2013

A view when walking to the location of the next two posts. A peaceful scene barely disturbed by the distant rumble of traffic on the Bridgnorth road.

Gull trying to eat a catkin

Gull trying to eat a catkin

A black-headed gull standing on the frozen surface of the lake at West Park. It seems to be trying to eat a catkin which has been blown on the ice.