6th March wasn’t the best of weather, but wasn’t the worst. After all, it is only early spring. A short bus journey takes us south of the county border to Gunton Woods.

6th March 2023
The trees hold out their naked branches, but beneath them are snowdrops, daffodils and winter aconites

6th March 2023

6th March 2023
The deeper in, the more established those drifts seem to be

6th March 2023
And someone close is looking after the birds

6th March 2023

6th March 2023
This is definitely a planting, but I liked the scene it created

6th March 2023
Peeping through the ivy-bound trees to Gunton church

6th March 2023
The train no longer runs yet the bridge remains to provide clear division of the two woods. Heading now to Corton Woods, where we’ve walked many times

6th March 2023
No under-plantings here; it’s all together more natural. Also of a different nature, being on heath instead of clay.

6th March 2023
Lots of holly and ivy here keeps it dark, even at this otherwise leafless season

6th March 2023

6th March 2023
That’s all for today. Flower and Fungi treats on Tuesday. Hope you enjoyed