snowdrop time

They are out!!!! Another couple of weeks or so and they will look fabulous, but wonderful to see them today at Loynton Moss.
We had a raven chasing off a buzzard overhead and a patchwork of snowdrops beneath our feet, It was lovely to be able to walk amongst them without trampling on any, in a few weeks if I return then, I will be admiring them from the edge of the mass instead as they will be carpeting the ground!

We then continued our walk along the spectacular Moss and through the woodland - lots of creaking noises with the trees swaying and branches rubbing against each other in the strong winds

scarlet elf cup 

Sunshine and snowdrops

A whole weekend of sunshine - what a treat! time for some gardening in the morning and an afternoon visit to Loynton Moss with the hope the snowdrops were still in flower.
They were!

 

 Away from the snowdrops - the Moss

 

And  'the haft'

 

Loynton Moss in Autumn

A lovely walk around Loynton Moss this afternoon, including a walk along the Shropshire Union canal

Shropshire Union Canal

reflections

The moss

Autumn leaves

Snowdrop heaven at Loynton Moss

They have been out for a couple of weeks now at Loynton Moss, but I have only just managed to get over to take a look at them.
Just stunning

Loynton Moss

Today the sun shone, and we enjoyed another lovely visit to Loynton Moss. As it is a bank holiday there were more people around than usual so we followed some of the smaller paths off the beaten track, it didn't take long to feel as though we were the only people within miles.

upside down fungus

bracket fungus

bracket fungus



great spotted woodpecker



long tailed tit

brown hare

ladybird on bog myrtle

Loynton Moss revisited

I really enjoy our visits to Loynton Moss and today was no exception, the sun shone through the remaining autumnal leaves and even after last nights rain all the paths were still dry - A little too dry as far as the Moss is concerned but it made for a very pleasant walk none the less.

The Moss - very dry especially for the end of October

The Moss

Greater Reed Mace

Greater Reed Mace

Peacock Butterfly

Red Admiral butterfly

We also enjoyed watching several birds including nuthatch, goldcrest, buzzard, greater spotted woodpecker.