Bluebell Wood in Winter

The woodland known as Bluebell Wood which forms part of the Parkland that I walk regularly doesn't look quite at its best at the moment. Firstly because in Winter deciduous woodland never looks that good anyway and also there is considerably less in the way of nature generally. This is compounded by the fact that due to the recent excessive rainfall the paths are quite muddy and the river that runs along side the wood is flooding.

NB: Most of the scenic images have had some vignetting added for effect.

There are a few birds to be found, the Robin being one of the certainties.

Below is the recently installed walkways that has improved some areas for the general public to walk in Summer (so that they don't get there footwear to dirty) {:))

The Dunnock is another likely species to be found.

The river (brown at the moment due to silt) is much higher than usual and the meadow beyond, although low lying, is not flooded normally like it is in this photograph.

The male Great Tit is looking more colourful now that Spring is coming.

A Grey Squirrel taking a peep at what I am doing.

Fungi can be found growing on trees.

This path has been overcome by the high water level from the river.

The newly constructed stairs down to the river path.

If you know where to look you may also see (or more likely hear) the Nuthatch.

A Blue Tit will be observed frantically moving about branches searching for sparse food at this time.