Bishops Moat

The moat around the Bishop’s Palace in Wells provides the perfect reflection of autumn.

Bishop’s Palace – Wells, Somerset, UK. ID WELLS/04

The Moat

On a recent walk I was lucky to be passing the moat when the wind had dropped.  The reds and yellows reflected in the water and the shadows of the trees on the palace walls created by the low sun provided a picture of autumn.

Autumn around the Bishops Palace – Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 823_6381

The Birds

The moat is a great place for children to feed the birds.  The seagulls, pigeons, ducks and swans love small bits of bread.

Pigeons – Bishop’s Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID JBA_1457

This picture I took back in 2005 shows the swans ringing the bell to be feed.  I’m not sure if they still do this.

The swans ring the bell to be feed at the Bishop’s Palace – Wells, Somerset, UK. ID DSCN0796

The Leaves

Around the moat horse chestnut leaves glow in the autumn sun.

Autumn around the Bishops Palace – Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 823_6445

These are my favourite autumn leaves because they are often the first to turn.

Autumn around the Bishops Palace – Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 823_6427