Early Spring in the Park

Last week when my sister was staying with mum the three of us took a walk in the Botanical Gardens in Victoria Park, Bath.

It was surprising how much there was to see. This witch hazel was next to the pond.

Nearby a particularly friendly robin posed on a park bench for us. I am sure he is used to be fed and we spotted a lady stood in the bushes talking to and feeding the birds and squirrels.

We expected to take a small loop around the gardens which we thought would be all mum would feel like doing.

I think she suprised herself by walking around virtually the whole garden.

When walking over the bridge we could see a splash of the colour pink in the distance.

This was actually a very early flowering cherry which we soon passed by.

There was other blossom to see.

Then there were the spring bulbs. These crocuses have been out since my last visit a few weeks ago.

They are now joined by a few Tete a Tete.

We also spotted Iris Reticulata 

Squill

Then a few aconites.

This carving in the remains of a fallen tree is close to the top gate. I realised that I must have virtually walked past it last time without seeing it.

We shall have to repeat our walk in a few weeks time to see what else is out.