Indeed the goosander were there, unheard of before the New Year, and in good numbers too. About 12 of them on the water, ducks and the magnificently elegant drakes, diving about and staying well out of mobile camera range, as ever. There was even another pair on London Road pond.
It's been an active looking day for the town, lots of families out walking, playing football on the park, trying to bed in their new bicycles and scooters. I enjoy seeing it, I enjoy seeing open space used.
On an inkling, I extended my walk out to Friary Gardens, just on the off chance that there was any aconite in bloom. I wasn't expecting any given that its still December, but lo and behold, there was a fair few in flower under their favourite trees. Couldn't believe it!
I do wonder what is going on, because we seem to be about two weeks ahead of normal seasonality. This hasn't been a cold winter so far, but its not been an unusual one, although I'd have expected a bit more frost. Last year the snowdrops were out on 27th December - which is early enough as it is - but this year it was the 16th!
Maybe I need to call Greta Thunderg.
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As always enjoyed your photos. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHad a look round here but no sign of Snowdrops or Aconites yet.
ReplyDeleteA lovely set of photos. I haven't seen any snowdrops or aconites around here yet. It does seem very early for the latter.
ReplyDeleteNothing here yet - I've been keeping a look out since you mentioned the snowdrops.
ReplyDeleteThanks all, it all seems a bit mad to me
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