Chokecherry? Blooms and whole tree

Seen in #MillMeadows on #Todays walk. The plant identifier says it's a Chokecherry.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Rose hips on the edge of a wild rose bush.

Autumn is underway, and some of its fruitfullness has appeared in abundance. Crops from trees and bushes have been high, so it was no surprise to see these lovely rose hips on #TodaysWalk in #MillMeadows.

Tree growing above the surrounding canopy, pointing to the clouds above

A poplar, possibly, reaching for the clouds. #TodaysWalk #MillMeadows

A dead tree among the autumn colours.

A dead tree among the autumn colours #TodaysWalk #MillMeadows

woodland agaric growing all alone in the bed of a previously dry stream

A type of woodland agaric growing all alone in the bed of a previously dry stream. I did not look underneath to identify the exact type for fear of disturbing it. #TodaysWalk #MillMeadows

Orange fruits in the trees

#TodaysWalk #MillMeadows orange coloured fruits in a tree. Judging by the squashed ones on the ground they are plumbs, but I could be wrong.

We're going on a bear hunt Well, actually a cow hunt, and we've been.  It was significantly less dangerous than a bear hunt.  It has it's own hazards, of course, but n...

Yesterday we went to see the new cows in #MillMeadows. 3cephas.blogspot.com/2025/04/were...

A shiny water trough in front of a hedge, standing in muddy ground.

There are 2 new water troughs in #MillMeadows. This one was shining in the bright sun, which is odd because the photo is taken looking into the sun. They are both empty; I tried to follow the pipe, but lost it as I approached Southend Road. #TodaysWalk