Misty, frosty morning, with atmospheric views of sunbeams through the trees and the pool and stream at Albrighton and Donington LNR.
Red leaves, frosted, Perton
Red leaves, frosted after a cold night, in an understated decorative border to a small patch of green space at Perton.
Long-tailed tits, Northycote Farm
Long-tailed tits on one of the bird feeders at Northycote Farm, and taking a pause in one of the nearby trees.
Clouded agaric mushrooms, Northycote Farm
Clouded agaric mushrooms growing under a spreading oak on Northycote Farm, forming a segment of a large fairy ring.
Squirrel in a briar and on the ground
Squirrel hanging round the birdfeeding area at Northycote Farm, on the lookout for a quick raid on the goodies. First spotted in a briar and then making a foray on the ground.
Circling – shoveller mealtime
I really should get round to making a video sometime rather than still pictures. Shovellers gathering on West Park lake for the winter feeding, swimming in tight circles with their beaks just below the surface.