Priory Park, Bedford

Last weekend, Bev and Paul took us bears and Tony to Priory Park in Bedford to see the birds, have a dip in the lake and do what bears do in the woods.  The weather was glorious - warm and sunny, with everything coming out in bloom and spring very definitely in the air!

We saw some adult swans, geese and the tiniest ducklings you can imagine - they were so small that when the paddled really fast they skimmed across the top of the water, not through it!

Anyway, here are some photographs to show that spring is definitely here:

Here is a bee hotel.

Here is a butterfly.
Some hawthorn, and finally...

a very magestic looking swan!

Despite Priory Park being quite busy with dogs and children, there are some very quiet spots where you can watch the wildlife and chill-out.  We found a beautiful little bird / wildlife hide, which we would thoroughly recommend.