Thursday 27 February 2014

Walled Garden in February - Birds and Plants

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.

18 comments:

  1. A lovely visit to the Walled Garden! The plants and the birds are all wonderful. Thanks for sharing, have a great day!

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    1. HI Eileen Hope your day is going well and many thanks for comment.

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  2. yes I enjoyed the damp walled garden Margaret - and the lovely birds too inside the protective guarded feeders

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    1. HI 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.

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  3. I am so ready for GREEN! Lovely post!

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    1. HI Kerri It will come, spring is on its way, Thanks thanks for comment.

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  4. Great 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

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    1. HI 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.

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  5. Hello Margaret!
    A 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

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    1. 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.

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  6. Beautiful gardens, wonderful photos . . . Not sure how those birdies are able to fly in and out if those cages!

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    1. Hi 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.

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  7. Hi 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!

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    1. Hi Errol. I didn't know that about the willow warblers. Thanks for info and I will look out for that now.

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  8. What a haven of peace. For the birds and for people. Thank you.

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    1. Hi EC Yes it is very peaceful in the garden. Thanks for comment

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  9. Another walled garden, it is superb, thanks Margaret.

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  10. Beautiful photos. I love seeing all the interesting color patterns on birds. They are just amazing.

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