Donkey Field

Bluebells in the Donkey Field - Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6252

Bluebells in the Donkey Field – Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6252

Donkey Field

The village of Uphill is separated from its large neighbour, Weston-super-Mare, by a small green belt consisting of a Donkey Field and a tree plantation.

The Donkey Field (aka Bluebell Field) is a patch of parkland with beech or sycamore trees.

Bluebells in the Donkey Field - Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6292

Bluebells in the Donkey Field – Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6292

There is also a beautiful horse chestnut tree sitting in the middle.

Bluebells in the Donkey Field - Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6217

Bluebells in the Donkey Field – Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6217

Surrounding the field is a replacement ‘Victorian’ fence.  This protects the snowdrops, bluebells, primroses and cowslips from trampling by walkers – and photographers.

Bluebells in the Donkey Field - Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6243

Bluebells in the Donkey Field – Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6243

I’m not sure why some of the trees are still in captivity.

Bluebells in the Donkey Field - Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6131

Bluebells in the Donkey Field – Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6131

With the fence in place the wood pigeons are free to potter around the field.

Woodpigeon in the Donkey Field - Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6153

Woodpigeon in the Donkey Field – Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6153

The bluebells are beautiful.

Bluebells in the Donkey Field - Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6129

Bluebells in the Donkey Field – Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6129

And Finally…

Below the trees is an understory of holly.  And although its not Christmas this robin was happy to pose for the camera.

Robin in a Holly Bush - Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6227

Robin in a Holly Bush – Uphill, North Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6227

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