Birds ‘n’ fish ‘n’ flowers ‘n’ trees
There’s so much wildlife to see around Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Bicclescombe Park
12 ducklings born at Bicclescombe Park, Ilfracombe #ndevon
I looked over the fence and saw a mother duck and her fleet of ducklings. Unfortunately, there were three male ducks trying to mate with her, explaining the noise as she fought them off.
Bluebells and blossom in Bicclescombe Park, Ilfracombe #ndevon
This morning I saw bluebells flowering in Bicclescombe Park in Ilfracombe, North Devon . . .
Catch that pigeon now!
This pigeon landed in a tree in Bicclescombe Park in Ilfracombe, North Devon, looking very pleased with himself. He had a twig or something similar in his beak, possibly nesting material.
Dazzling daffodil display at Bicclescombe Park, Ilfracombe #ndevon
The daffodils in Bicclescombe Park just get better each day and I couldn’t resist taking a few close-up photos.
Colour splashes across Bicclescombe Park, Ilfracombe
It feels and looks like spring in the park as everything wakes up.
Beautiful start to a Monday morning
At Bicclescombe Park Ilfracombe, North Devon, the sun seemed to want to play tennis . . .
Waking up in the park and garden
The alarm clock seems to have gone off for many plants which are springing to life.
A fluid force . . .
In Bicclescombe Park, the East Wilder Brook is flowing fast and I was reminded of some video footage I took in July 2009. I’ve just looked it out and uploaded it.
Crisp, snap, spray & quack
Such a beautiful day, although the ducks in Bicclescombe Park this morning did not too lively and one stared me out . . .
Deceptively serene water
Thinking of the residents of Cockermouth in Cumbria and hoping that they can return to normal life as soon as possible after the floods, it struck me how powerful water is.
Bicclescombe Park on an autumn morning
I took my camera with me yesterday to record what a beautiful, tranquil spot this is, even when it’s cold and grey.
The battle for Bicclescombe Park
If you know Ilfracombe, you may know Bicclescombe Park, a delightfully peaceful haven hidden towards the Score Valley.