Do you remember this fine L-shaped tree? I noticed it some months ago and was so impressed by the perfect symmetry of its fall. Well, sadly, I fear that the upright of the L has fallen victim to the gales of the last ten days. I am not sure when it happened but the leaves …
fallen trees on Hampstead heath
Victims of the storms
Given this morning’s weather forecast I fear the two below may not be the only trees that we lose on the heath this August. August?….. How come we are losing trees in August!! This huge American red oak came down just above the sports field on East Heath – on the other side of the …
Summer? Where did that go?
It is looking slightly brighter this morning – although it feels no warmer – but yesterday was grim…. Lowering grey clouds and drizzle over the distant city, rain puddles under the seat, no one but a crow to be seen. Down at the Men’s swimming pond it wasn’t much better. But, check out those dots …