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Victoria Park in 2024 - As Winter Approaches
w/e 08 December 2024
All of this week's pictures were taken with a Nikon D3300

There has already been snow in these parts but as the worst days of winter weather still lie ahead of us, the plants and trees in the park are closing down in preparation. The odd tree here and there though are still reluctant to accept the change and are hanging on to some of their leaves. To record this photo as your favourite from this week's selection vote for "Hanging On" below.

The play area is still open for use but was deserted on the morning we visited. To record this photo as your favourite from this week's selection vote for "Play Area" below.

It's not only the plant life that is closing down, the birds are busy too preparing for winter. This one appeared to be furiously digging to create an underground tunnel and was up to its knees in leaves but it was probably only searching for a tasty snack. To record this photo as your favourite from this week's selection vote for "Digging" below.

The Duke Oak, with or without its leaves always looks majestic. To record this photo as your favourite from this week's selection vote for "Duke Oak" below.

Looking over the hedge and the Long Border from the central area of the park, the bowling green looked to be in good condition but there was no activity and the Barefeet in the Park kiosk was also closed. To record this photo as your favourite from this week's selection vote for "Bowling Green" below.

It may be an optical illusion but the absence of leaves seems to open up the views to Bristol Road and Drummond Road through the trunks and branches of the trees. To record this photo as your favourite from this week's selection vote for "Branches Everywhere" below.

The same is true of the pergola. To record this photo as your favourite from this week's selection vote for "Pergola" below.

As we approached the pergola we made the acquaintance of a dog and his owner. This was not unusual as for more than half of our monthly visits to the park this year we have been befriended by a dog. This was another friendly canine who goes by the name of Freddy. To record this photo as your favourite from this week's selection vote for "Freddy" below.

It's hard to miss the bandstand in the park at any time of year and this is a view of it from under the pergola. To record this photo as your favourite from this week's selection vote for "Bandstand" below.

We started this month noting that not all the trees had lost their leaves and of course there are some evergreens in the park that will retain their appearance come rain or shine. Snow and frost may change that appearance but that will only be temporary. To record this photo as your favourite from this week's selection vote for "Evergreen" below. And so, before we leave the park for this year, one last look at the central area where large black birds had it all to themselves. I for one, and I'm not alone, hope there is a rethink for 2025 and that the flower beds are reinstated here even if it is not possible in other areas of the park. Back to Part 11 - November 2024 Victoria Park in 2024 Index Part 01 - January 2024

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