A little colour ..

We still have a little colour left in the garden with this beech hedge - the weather is turning colder and no doubt the leaves will soon turn brown.

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Haircut time in the garden..

The time came last week for a couple of trees in the garden to have a trim - we certainly have more light now….

They will soon grow and no doubt need another trim in about 5 years time.

Bird Identification - Help !!!

Now what is this ? I've tried to identify it from the internet but without success. It wonders around in the company of a male Mallard and looks virtually black but closer inspection reveals glossy green feathers - about the same size and shape as a Mallard. I guess it could be some kind of mutant or a cross..

Any ideas ??

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