Despite the very cold weather and being covered with snow these Crocus and Iris bulbs are forcing their way out into this mornings sunshine. I suppose it only goes to prove that the snow is deceptive in so much as whilst it is itself cold it does provide a warm blanket for the spring bulbs keeping the worst of the cold away.
Not so sure that this lone Redwing would agree, he still scours our garden for any remaining berries, something he has to fight the Blackbirds for a share of.
11th February
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