What a difference a week makes!

[jennyb]

I am constantly amazed by the differences in our weather. These two photos were taken in my garden one week apart.

This one was taken last week after several days of freezing fog....



This one was taken today, on the second last day of the year!



Should that little fella be out and about at this time of year?

Jenny

PS: I am still experimenting with my new lense.

[Garden Carpet]

Looks like the experiments are working Jenny. Love both pics
jaki

[Ollie]

Typical of the good old British weather nowadays Jenny, and two nice photos as well
Roger

[nightshade]

Oh what will become of us,the weather is up the chute,nice pictures

[Wolfhill]

Well the top picture resembles up here at the moment, all the tress, hedges etc have lost their leaves but it looks beautiful with the heavy frosts we were having a uptil a few days ago!

[jennyb]

Thanks guys.

Of course, the Mahonia is supposed to be flowering at this time of year (I planted it for some winter colour), but I was really surprised to see the bee. Surely this should not be around? Does anyone know what it is?

Jenny

[glsammy]

I imagine it's just making the most of the mild weather, why not get out and get some extra food whilst it there? Plenty of species are doing it, Hedgehogs etc. Until they've had the real cold prolonged period of weather to force them to admit it's time to batten down the hatches!
This is only my guess by the way, no idea if it's really correct!
Oh, and lovely shots as well!

[jennyb]

Originally Posted by glsammy

I imagine it's just making the most of the mild weather, why not get out and get some extra food whilst it there? Plenty of species are doing it, Hedgehogs etc. Until they've had the real cold prolonged period of weather to force them to admit it's time to batten down the hatches!
This is only my guess by the way, no idea if it's really correct!
Oh, and lovely shots as well!

Graham, your suggestion makes a lot of sense. I was thinking about it and Mahonia actually has berries after the flowers finish. I guess they need to be pollinated and something has to do it even in the winter.

Jenny