#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – May Lily

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – May Lily

May Lily

Valleys are singing
The bells of May are ringing
Maidens are dancing

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Unfurling

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Unfurling

Unfurling

Slowly unfurling
Rising to meet the new day
To stretch out from sleep

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Connected

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Connected

Connected

Connected we stand
Rising as a bright rainbow
Spirits never damped

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Narcissus

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Narcissus

Narcissus

Entrancing beauty
Captivated at first sight
This echo of youth

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Awaken

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Awaken

Awaken

Sapphire Spring jewels
Awaken from your slumber
Turn towards the sun

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Song Of Spring

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Song Of Spring

Song Of Spring

Delightful whitethroat
Sing a song of Spring to me
Raise me up in flight

ShareMondays2020 – Wonderful Wren

ShareMondays2020 – Wonderful Wren

Never dismiss the little things in life, the simple pleasures, the joy of watching a tiny wren busying about in the bracken, building a nest. So busy he didn’t worry about me sitting in my wheelchair watching his activities. He hopped over so closely a few times it actually took my breath away!

I wish I could return to watch his progress but I am being “shielded” at home for the next 12 weeks as I am most vulnerable to complications from coronavirus. I hope these little wrens will come through this years breeding season safely. I hope that all of us come through this crisis safely! With any luck, I will see the wrens again on the other side of all this. Take care everyone x

 

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Hopeful

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Hopeful

Hopeful

Look up to find the
Buds are bursting into life
Touched by a sunbeam

 

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Degas Dancers

#FeelGoodPhotoOfTheDay – Degas Dancers

Simply beautiful snowdrops to soothe the soul!

ShareMondays2020 – Happy To See You!

ShareMondays2020 – Happy To See You!

I had an appointment at Guy’s Hospital last Friday and decided to drive as I’m in the at-risk category with regards to coronavirus. It was a morning appointment, so I decided to make the most of being up that way with the car and pay a visit to the wonderful WWT London Wetlands Centre at Barnes. It’s completely wheelchair accessible, including the various hides!

A fellow SheClicks member, Oddy, had tipped me off to the emergence of one of my favourite native British animals, the common or Viviparous lizard. These wonderful creatures love basking on sun-warmed wood and were coming out onto the sides of the bird hides to warm themselves. This is the earliest in the year that I have seen them!

Although I am following advice to socially distance myself, I am still meeting with friends and family in outdoor spaces. Going to Barnes enabled me to meet up with fellow nature and wildlife photographer, Andrew Wilson. Andrew has published a series of fabulous books, with his own photography, celebrating Wild London! It’s great getting out with other photographers who share the same passions for our wonderful wildlife.

I was absolutely thrilled to find one little lizard basking on the side of the WWF Hide! They are such great little characters. I managed to catch it scenting with it’s tongue and giving me the eye with that classic, smug looking smile. This individual was only about 6cm in length so probably a youngster from last year! They really are an absolute treat to see. I hope everyone is holding up ok in these troubled times. Stay as safe as you can and look out for anyone you know who is vulnerable and at risk.