Enjoying the sunshine.

Looked out of the window at lunchtime today to see blue sky so I went for a stroll in the park. Found this chap floating about on the lake and liked his reflection. He's a black headed gull and his breeding plumage is starting to come through. I like these gulls - they look like they are wearing Venetian masks when the feathers on their faces turn completely black.

Getting up is easier this week than last, but it does seem to be darker in the mornings than it was before Christmas - and we have supposedly passed the shortest day of the year. Spring is definitely on the way - I saw bulbs coming up in the park and there's blossom on a few trees. Bought a narcissus on the way home from work to celebrate :)