David

A frosty day early last month. This year’s new growing reeds emerging from the pond which had a thin cover of ice. Bright sun, low on the horizon, lighting everything dramatically.

On my most recent visit to the bird feeder area at Northycote Farm, the fat balls were top draw, often used by several bluetits at the same time.

Once again the scene a couple of days after the high water level. Mid-February, with a short stretch of the footpath along the Penk converted into a miniature lake.

A couple of days after the peak water level following Storm Dennis, so the riverside footpaths at Bridgnorth all closed.

No signs of the usual gang of waterfowl which hangs around by the Bylet waiting to be fed. The only birds there were the goosander pair which seem to becoming resident. Not sure how they could see to locate prey in the turbid water, but they seemed to be thriving.

Patch of purple crocus by the side of the Victorian Conservatory at West Park.

Distant view of what is probably an immature common gull on the lake at West Park, swimming well away from the other birds.