Garlic galore and nesting Nutties in Millwood

The wild garlic is in full bloom in Millwood. After a long cold winter it is so lovely to see fresh spring growth on the trees and the hint of a carpet of Bluebells to come in the next few weeks. The colours at this time of year are intense, as if Mother Nature has turned the vibrancy button up a few notches.

 The woods were alive with birds busily collecting food for their young.

 Mrs Mallard standing sentry over her three ducklings.

 A Song Thrush fledgling patiently waiting for its parents to bring food.

A pair of Nuthatches had set up home in one of the many nesting boxes in the wood and were working hard to bring insects to their nestlings.

 One out, one in!

We could have watched these gorgeous little birds all day!

Hopefully we will see their young when they fledge.

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Fabulous Fungi in Millwood

Mother Nature seems to throw everything she has left in her power into the final weeks of Autumn. A last fanfare before settling down for Winter. The woods are hushed now; our footsteps muffled in the deep, damp piles of leaves carpeting the ground.

Before the last page of Autumn is turned and we are confronted with Winter's bare cold face, we are treated to a final burst of colour as dozens of fungi take centre stage.

 

There was so much green algae in the pond it looked as if the Moorhen was swimming in pea soup!

I'm really going to miss the beautiful colours of Autumn. Roll on Spring!

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