We live close to the busy Pershore Road, but it only takes a short walk to reach the River Rea with its green corridor in one direction and the canal in another. Even the main roads have their areas of greenery. Here are some photos taken throughout the seasons.
Birds on a frozen canal
Dramatic January sky in Kings Heath Park
Origami hearts brighten up a barren tree for Valentine’s Day
Thanks to Ward’s greengrocers for the display of flowers, which had just been watered
Spring flowers in Stirchley Park
Urban blossom
Wild poppy along the Rea Valley
Cutleaf teasel growing tall by the Rea
Daffodils by the Rea Valley cycle path
Herons are a frequent sight along the canals and rivers
Heron in Cannon Hill Park
A wet spring day in Kings Heath Park
On a photo walk in Kings Heath Park
Spring blossom in Selly Park
Red quince flowers grow by the canal at Lifford each spring
Into the countryside: following the track of the Roman Road into Worcestershire
Runners on the canal towpath
The perfect way to travel into Birmingham
A new water feature: Reflecting pool in front of the Library of Birmingham
A summer evening by the canal
Shadow selfies (me and Martin) at the Cadbury sports ground
Sunset in Hazelwell Park
Wildlife by the River Rea
Autumn trees and Edgbaston cricket ground from Cannon Hill Park
Autumn trees in Selly Park
Autumn avenue in Selly Park
Approaching Selly Oak in autumn
Autumn trees at the Birmingham University site at the Vale, Edgbaston
Autumn reflections in the canal
Mist lingers over the Rea on an autumn morning