And so 2011 has arrived. Not so much with a bang as with a brrrrr but never mind things can only get warmer. I hope. All the snow must have caused some serious problems for all the wildlife out there but take comfort from these intrepid little travellers who don't look too fazed at all by the white stuff.

In fact, this fox looks positively bright eyed and bushy tailed considering the amount of snow it is having to plough through!

Just before Christmas, WildPlaces held its 'Iiiiiiits Chriiiiiistmas' (you guessed it) Christmas event. Despite the treacherous weather lots of lovely children and their parents ventured down to Jesmond Dene to join us in a crafty crafy morning. Good times we had. From making plant pot reindeers to candle table decorations and owl pencil holders, the kids got down and dirty in the name of Christmas and all the shiny, glittery, sparkling things that go with it. Here is a wee sample of the offerings of the day.....

So seeing as it the new year and only my first week back at work I'm afraid I have no exciting news to part with. I did see a lovely big fat mistle thrush which I thoroughly enjoyed but thats just by the by. So for now, please make do with these lovely wintery shots and have a great 2011!