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