A Walk in Historic Parkland

 

Earlier this week once I had finished taking the penicillin tablets D and I took advantage of the lovely weather to go for a short walk around Castle Bromwich Historic Parklands which is a local Nature Reserve.

Historically, the parkland was part of the Earl of Bradford's estate and is part of the Castle Bromwich Conservation area.

The last resident of the Bradford family at Castle Bromwich Hall was Lady Ida Bradford (1848-1936) who was the widow of George Bridgeman, 4th Earl of Bradford.

The parkland is known locally as Lady Bradford's and a few years ago restoration work was carried out to improve paths and access to the reserve.

Blossom was flowering throughout the area.

We didn't see many birds apart from Wood Pigeons, Jackdaw and this Mistle Thrush but there were lots of butterflies about including Orange Tip and my first Peacock and Small Tortoiseshell of the year.

Horse Chestnut leaves and "candles" are appearing.

We didn't go into the wet woodland area as I didn't want to risk walking too far but it is a lovely area to walk.  When we have visited before we have said we should try and visit monthly so that we can see the changes as the seasons progress. 

All photos taken by me with the Panasonic Lumix FZ330 bridge camera. (I don't particularly rate my photos but if anyone wishes to use one of mine or my son's I would be grateful for an email first - thanks).