I paid a visit to the Birmingham Botanic Gardens a few weeks ago. It’s about a half-hour walk from the University. The weather had started off dry, but it began to drizzle after I arrived and had my lunch and a large cup of tea.
The Botanic Gardens, in addition to several fine glasshouses, features an aviary and a children’s garden. At this time of year and in that weather, the outdoor areas don’t attract many visitors. Humuhumu was in nursery, so my 100 mm macro lens and I had plenty of time and no crowds to contend with. This is my way of warning you that there are a lot of pictures in this post.
Birds
Pheasant: Temminck’s tragopan.
Inquisitive parakeet.
( Birds, birds and more birds )
Sculptures
Animal sculptures. I particularly like the tilty-head boar. “Nur?”
( Sculptures dotted about the gardens )
Fruit and flowers
The only succulent in bloom in the desert glasshouse. (Sturt peas, identified by![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
ironed_orchid and rinkle)
( A few winter blooms )
The Children’s Garden
The paintings were pleasantly arranged.
( More children’s artwork )
The Botanic Gardens, in addition to several fine glasshouses, features an aviary and a children’s garden. At this time of year and in that weather, the outdoor areas don’t attract many visitors. Humuhumu was in nursery, so my 100 mm macro lens and I had plenty of time and no crowds to contend with. This is my way of warning you that there are a lot of pictures in this post.
Birds
Pheasant: Temminck’s tragopan.
Inquisitive parakeet.
( Birds, birds and more birds )
Sculptures
Animal sculptures. I particularly like the tilty-head boar. “Nur?”
( Sculptures dotted about the gardens )
Fruit and flowers
The only succulent in bloom in the desert glasshouse. (Sturt peas, identified by
ironed_orchid and rinkle)( A few winter blooms )
The Children’s Garden
The paintings were pleasantly arranged.
( More children’s artwork )
tags:
