Priddy Green in White

Priddy 1 1/2 – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_2905

Having popped home to warm up I could not resist rushing straight back out to capture more of the snow on the Mendip Hills.  This time to visit the only village high up in the hills.

Priddy

The village is pretty small, but its village green is huge, and very picturesque with its well known stack of hurdles.

Priddy in Winter – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3393

You cannot spend much time on the green without noticing the noise of the local jackdaws and crows.  I had to wait while to catch a large flock take off from the trees.  In fact this picture is a blend of a few pictures.  I bit of a cheat but does help to convey the impression of the birds.

Crows – Priddy Somerset, UK. ID JB_3403

Snow Drops & Snowdrops

Snowdrops are reaching the end of their season in March.  I already knew of a few patches near Priddy that tend to be late.  Luckily a few of these were tall enough to poke through the snow.

Snowdrops in Snow – Priddy, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3646

This one was just down the road near the Hunters Inn.

Snowdrops in the Snow – Priddy, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_2879

Dry-stone Walls

The dry-stone walls add much to the character of the countryside around Priddy.

Mendip Hills in Winter – Nr Priddy, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3549

And, the snow really helps show them at their best.

Dry-stone Wall – Priddy, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_2925

And Finally…

Even in a bright yellow outfit I’m not sure they want to go for a walk.

Yellow Dog – Priddy, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3428