Seen in #MillMeadows on #Todays walk. The plant identifier says it's a Chokecherry.

On the 1st day of metrological spring, on the way to #MillMeadows, on #TodaysWalk, I spotted this (presumably) blackthorn. I had walked under it, then looked back to see how lovely it is. At the bottom of the meadow, after the rain had stopped, the bird song was amazing. Merlin told me what they were.

Between the road and the path in #MillMeadows, behind the barbed wire fence, behind the brambles, the first sign of spring - the snowdrops - are in full bloom. #TodaysWalk

It's never good to see rubbish dumped in #MillMeadows. An old mower is a bit much though. #TodaysWalk

It's been a while since I was last able to get down this hill. So the dead hedge was new to me. The path it blocks goes to a large oak tree then fizzles out. I have no idea why it needs protecting. #TodaysWalk #MillMeadows

Don't be fooled, the catkins are starting to grow, but winter's not over yet. It's 5°C in #MillMeadows. There's plenty of time left for a cold snap. #TodaysWalk

On a cold, still, quiet and frosty afternoon, I went looking for the new steps in #MillMeadows. I found the moon above the trees first, and then later the new steps. They are great, as there is an overgrown diversion for those who can't walk up, or down easily. #TodaysWalk

Of the 4 or 5 large spreading oaks at the top of Mill Meadows, this one is furthest along to losing its leaves, by a long way. #TodaysWalk #MillMeadows

My attention was drawn to this tree covered in these pretty designs, in #MillMeadows. The lady was appreciative of them, as were her small children. On reflection, though, I'm not sure a tree trunk is a proper canvas. #TodaysWalk

Autumn is underway, and some of its fruitfullness has appeared in abundance. Crops from trees and bushes have been high, so it was no surprise to see these lovely rose hips on #TodaysWalk in #MillMeadows.