Last week I posted on the Walled Garden in Bangor in January and told
you I had also been to it in February, so today I am showing you the birds and
flowers I found there and also a little bit about the history of the garden.
Haemaillis mollis
Euphorbia
Hellebore argutifolius
I showed you the beans (above) and the peas (below) last time and
this is 1 month later. The bean plants
certainly have grown bigger but I did not see much difference in the peas yet.
This is the original bandstand that was moved from the Pickle area of Bangor and brought to the walled Garden.
Wood Pigeon
The head gardener had quite a number of caged feeders for the birds and there was quite a number of birds using them, however it was not easy to photograph them a I could not get any cover and so was quite a distance away from them. This is a Dunnock above.
Chaffinch - female
Blue Tit and Goldfinch above and below.
Goldfinch and Chaffinch
Gourds above and below.
These beds are all planted up for the spring. Last year they had Tulips in them and I am hoping for the same this year.
Chaffinch
A wonderful splash of the Cornus (Dogwood) stems.
I love the way to droplets of rain are on these leaves.
This old fashioned Rose is bursting forth.
This Dunnock is camera shy!
Skimmia japonica
Mahonia
Now wouldn’t this do your heart good to see this
beautiful plant
during the winter. It did mine.
Thank you for visiting and I
hope you enjoyed seeing the Walled Garden in February. Perhaps I will be able to sneak in again in March to see what I can find.
Thank you for your comments
on any of my blogs.
A lovely visit to the Walled Garden! The plants and the birds are all wonderful. Thanks for sharing, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHI Eileen Hope your day is going well and many thanks for comment.
Deleteyes I enjoyed the damp walled garden Margaret - and the lovely birds too inside the protective guarded feeders
ReplyDeleteHI Carole Yes those cages are very good for the birds. It is good that the Council has a good heart for the birds, well it probably is more the head gardener has a good heart! Thanks for comment.
DeleteI am so ready for GREEN! Lovely post!
ReplyDeleteHI Kerri It will come, spring is on its way, Thanks thanks for comment.
DeleteGreat shots! I love how you have captured the water droplets on the leaves, also very interesting caged feeders. WHat a great thing to be able to tour this castle garden and feel the history here
ReplyDeleteHI Jeanne Yes I feel so fortunate to be able to do go into this walled garden even in the winter. MAny thanks for your comment.
DeleteHello Margaret!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful post.
I admire the plants in the beautiful garden. It is still February.
For your feeders arrive beautiful birds.
It is a great joy.
I wish you a nice day.
Lucia
Hello Lucia I hope you are well and enjoying the day. I am glad you enjoyed the tour of the Walled garden and I am sure I will be back when there is more colour.
DeleteBeautiful gardens, wonderful photos . . . Not sure how those birdies are able to fly in and out if those cages!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynne The birds had no trouble flying in and out very quickly so it was difficult to catch them feeding at all. Glad you enjoyed the garden and that you seem to be able to comment now on my blog.Many thanks.
DeleteHi Margaret. In 4 to 5 weeks time, the Willow Warblers will be "drinking" the pollen of the Euphorbia on cold mornings. Keep an eye out!
ReplyDeleteHi Errol. I didn't know that about the willow warblers. Thanks for info and I will look out for that now.
DeleteWhat a haven of peace. For the birds and for people. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi EC Yes it is very peaceful in the garden. Thanks for comment
DeleteAnother walled garden, it is superb, thanks Margaret.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I love seeing all the interesting color patterns on birds. They are just amazing.
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