Wellingtonia (red wood). Sequoladendron giganteum
The #LakeMeadows giant. A redwood planted sometime after 1852, and estimated to be 170 years old. History and nature makes for a great #TodaysWalk
See www.redwoodworld.co.uk/picturepages... for more on our red woods.
Peacock buttefly
A peacock butterfly on the wire protecting the grass seed (which isn't growing). #myGarden
Chokecherry? Blooms and whole tree
Seen in #MillMeadows on #Todays walk. The plant identifier says it's a Chokecherry.
It describes itself as a newspaper, not sure it works with the trades descriptions act.
Robin on a wheelie bin
My little helper, eating things in the green bin, and keeping a careful watch. #myGarden The phone is at maximum zoom, because it wasn't happy being approached or watched.
Is it called a special military operation?
A blackthorn (presumably) in full bloom)
List of birds detected by the Merlin app
On the 1st day of metrological spring, on the way to #MillMeadows on #TodaysWalk, I spotted this (presumably) blackthorn. I had walked under it, then looking back I saw how lovely it is. At the bottom of the meadow, after the rain had stopped, the bird song was amazing. Merlin listed them.
The UK can't be dragged into another protracted Middle Eastern war by a US President.
Part of a dashboard showing a speed limit sign of 80MPH
It seems we have some new speed limits in our residential areas in the UK. #DriverAids #driving
Daffodils cover the hillside
#TodaysWalk, a visit to Warley Place to see the daffodils, and other spring bulbs.
More here: 3cephas.blogspot.com/2026/02/warl...
A blue tit hiding in the trees, almost invisible
We visited Belhus Woods Country Park to look for a 'field' of snowdrops. There were only a few clumps near the entrance. After an hour's walk, we had a cup of tea and watched the birds on their bird tables. As I was quite far away, it's a case of 'spot the birdy'. You'll have to zoom in.
A clump of Snowdrops
Between the road and the path in #MillMeadows, behind the barbed wire fence, behind the brambles, the first sign of spring - the snowdrops - are in full bloom. #TodaysWalk
The Amaryllises are, once again, proving how resilient they are.
3cephas.blogspot.com/2026/02/amer...
Old rotary mower dumped on a meadow footpath.
It's never good to see rubbish dumped in #MillMeadows. An old mower is a bit much though. #TodaysWalk
A dead hedge on the left of a path going up hill.
It's been a while since I was last able to get down this hill. So the dead hedge was new to me. The path it blocks goes to a large oak tree them fizzles out. I have no idea why it needs protecting. #TodaysWalk #MillMeadows
Catkins on a spindley tree
Don't be fooled, the catkins are starting to grow, but winter's not over yet. It's 5°C in #MillMeadows. There's plenty of time left for a cold snap. #TodaysWalk
'Share' if you agree! Time for a complete end to the cull!
Government unveils biggest overhaul to water in a generation
If Labour won’t nationalise water, their “big overhaul” is a con.
Sewage in our rivers. Bills going up. Profits protected.
Public services should be in public hands.
Left: The moon above a bare tree. Right: New steps up a steep incline
On a cold, still, quiet and frosty afternoon, I went looking for the new steps in #MillMeadows. I found the moon above the trees first, and then later the new steps. They are great, as there is an overgrown diversion for those who can't walk up, or down easily. #TodaysWalk
A silver birch, growing around an LED street lamp, but dormant on the other side.
The Silver Birch keeps growing if there is sufficient light - regardless of the season. The new LED street lights are affecting nature in ways we didn't predict #TodaysWalk
JOIN US in stopping police use of unregulated facial recognition technology:
action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/182163/petition/1
It's not as if we weren't warned.
Donald Trump has filed a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama documentary! 🚨 If he wins, our national broadcaster could be wrecked - and license fee payers could be stuck with the bill. Stand with the BBC: tell leaders don’t pay Trump a penny! 38d.gs/2auv
A reservoir with green shores and mud flats
Hanningfield Reservoir looking very low, so we still haven't caught up after the dry summer. #TodaysWalk #Hanningfield_Reservoir
It's not Labour, it's Tory lite (but no do lite).
Large spreading oak, with yellowing leaves
Of the 4 or 5 large spreading oaks at the top of Mill Meadows, this one is furthest along to losing its leaves, by a long way. #TodaysWalk #MillMeadows
In times of fear people understandably want action - but restricting protest is likely to fuel tensions by removing legal and safe ways for people to be heard.
Being able to use protest to challenge govts and stand up for what we believe in is central to a healthy democracy. It must be upheld.
Above :A Canada Goose eating bread. Below: bushes displaying bright autum colours - green through yellow to red
A Canada Goose enjoying a chunk of white bread. Someone had given them a loaf, which they had torn up fighting over it. Below: bushes displaying bright autum colours. #LakeMeadows #TodaysWalk
A paisley like golden design painted on a tree trunk.
My attention was drawn to this tree covered in these pretty designs, in #MillMeadows. The lady was appreciative of them, as were her small children. On reflection, though, I'm not sure a tree trunk is a proper canvas. #TodaysWalk
