December 2021

Just about recovered from a respiratory (non Covid 19) virus and getting back out to take a few snaps!

Almost a full moon

17th - Beautiful clear night sky and resplendent moon.

Frost on plant Frost on a rose bud Frost on primrose

18th - Minus 2C here this morning and some rim icicles around these plants.

Licehns on tree branch Broad-leaved heliborines gone brown

18th - Lichens still look good while the Broad-leaved heliborine is not so attractive!

Single mushroom in ice Plant leaves showing icicles

18th - Still on the the theme of ice!

Dublin BAy rose in bloom on Christmas Day

25th - Dublin Bay in bloom on Christmas Day - a lovely splash of colour.

Plant growing in December White flowers onbush

25th - Despite the cool, there is still growth.

Lichens growing on an apple tree

25th - So small and yet so intricate - always fascinate me.

New bud on a goat willow Ladder resting against owl box high in tree

25th - Goat willow budding and ladder up tre to evict grey squirrel!

New growth on Holly bush Log or habitat pile

25th - Holly and a growing log (habitat) pile.....

Female blackbird on perch

27th - Fleeting bird life at the moment - just a few blackbirds.....

Primrose trying to flower in Decmeber Fellowship rose bud

31st - End of year and flowering primroses? Fellowship rose also ready to open.

SNowdrops breaking trhough the earth Outdoor potted plant alive at end of year.

31st - Snowdrops begining to appear - just need some snow!