We woke up to both mist and frost this morning.
Photos taken through glass as it was too cold to even think about stepping outside.
It took a while to clear but by the time we left the house the sun was peeping through.
We walked around Westport Lake. After a few days staying at home with a cold I felt like some fresh air.
Westport Lake Visitor Centre. The centre is owned and run by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. The lakes and surrounding areas are maintained by the City Council.
The winter sun was dazzling in its brightness.
Shoveler duck
Black headed gull in its winter plumage
Goosander
It was cold and there were very few people about. The smaller lake was icy in places.
It really does feel like winter is here.
All for now. Take care.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, William:)
DeleteIt sounds as though we've got a spell of cold weather for the next few days so I'll be hoping to get out with the camera.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back blogging, John. I look forward to seeing what you have found with your camera:)
DeleteFreezing! It really looks cold in your photos, time to get those extra layers out. So beautiful though. 😊
ReplyDeleteExtra layers in use, so cold tody in the park, the canal was iced over:)
DeleteHope your cold is better & seems so many over there have them. Lovely photos of an icy morning & the birds snaps are gorgeous. Cool here today with snow forecast for our higher peaks & down in Tasmania too, while in our most northerly regions, they are having extreme heat. A country of huge contrasts in weather at times. Take care, stay warm & hugs.
ReplyDeleteJust a bit of a cough now although being careful after my lung problems in the summer. Such different weather across your country. Stay well, take care:)
DeleteThose first 2 photos are ethereal. Glad you're feeling better!
ReplyDeleteThank you Granny Sue, the fog changed how the garden looked in the early morning light:)
DeleteI can feel your cold from here. Beautiful photos. Stay cosy. B x
ReplyDeleteBrr, it's even colder today even though the sun is shining brightly at the moment:)
DeleteGosh I can feel the cold in your walk from here and yes it has gone very very chilly!! Looks a great walk though and I hope you cold is getting better. Stay safe and warm.
ReplyDeleteJust a slight cough now thank goodness. Seems ages since I had a cold I'd forgotten what it felt like. It's colder here today than yesterday but the sun is brighter too:)
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