Snowdrops

 I spotted these yesterday on my walk around Ferrymoor. In the dull of a February morning they stood out among some dead undergrowth. How bright the flowers were just one large clump growing there. Probably not really known as a wildflower but many can be found growing wild. Perhaps they were planted there in the past by some kind person or even a single bulb was dropped by a bird and they have gradually increased in size.

Robin on path

 This bird was standing on the path at Ferrymoor. Singing his heart away and really adding some brightness to what was a dull morning and had been most of the week. No wonder it has always been voted as Britain's most favourite bird. No wonder it is the subject of many greetings cards especially at Christmas time. They can become very tame at times and I have even seen them feeding out of peoples hands.

Reflections in the Lake

 The lake at Ferrymoor has much to offer at this time of the year. The sunlight on the distant trees causes a nice reflection in the water. I am finding the same place can vary in light and the birds that are about changes on each visit. Soon the trees and bushes will be starting to come in to bud. In fact a few are already including the willows and alders. 

Blackbird on Tree log

 This male Blackbird was perched on a  log cut down recently from a tree at Ferrymoor. The feathers of the male bird are always very shiny. This one seemed to be rather tame and got quite close to me. He was chattering away for a while and then flew off in to the bushes close by. Possibly there was a mate he had or was searching for.

Bramble Leaf

 I turned this Bramble leaf over and was surprised at the design on the back. It is quite amazing when we look at nature closeup and in another way. I tend to do this quite a lot on my visits to Ferrymoor. I cannot wait for Spring to arrive and put my Macro lens to good use. I really love the world of closeup even better the extreme world of closeup. Yes put an extension tube between the lens and the camera and Wow.

Blackbird in a Puddle

 A female Blackbird standing in a puddle of water beside a path at Ferrymoor. There was no sun out but I managed to capture this reflection. There are many Blackbirds about there both male and female. I suppose it wont be long now before they start building their nests. I love to here them singing sometimes they tend to make a strange ticking or even clucking noise.

The Slope

 This little bridge crosses over a stream leading up to the picnic area at Ferrymoor. It also leads to another entrance to the reserve from Park Spring bypass. It is quite steep and does at times get very muddy. The area at the top of the slope is normally left wild where many flowers can be seen growing in Spring and Summer. I have seen many different kinds of birds here feeding on seeds and insects that are perched on the wildflowers.