Sunday evening’s sunset was joined by a rainbow
that arched over St Helen’s Church.
Beyond Long Alley almshouses, the clouds glowered like bonfire smoke.
Rain splattered West St Helen Street.
Weird red rainbow sky
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Blue sky from under the arches
Blue sky and high clouds dominated this Sunday
and I took some pictures from near and underneath the County Hall arches.
Rag bunting was being made again nearby on the Market Place for the Jubliee while people drank coffee under the blue skies.
Birdsong after rain
This afternoon, there was a rain shower that sent many people looking for shelter.
People stood at the back of the County Hall undercroft as rain blew in at the front
The rain soon cleared, and I took this video of the garden at St Ethelwolds House with the sound of birdsong after the rain.
May Day
This May Day morning was quite overcast, and there was some rain. April did not produce the expected April Showers.
Wagtails are often seen with insects in their beaks near Abingdon Weir.
There were also a group of thrushes near the lock – a family group with juveniles.
The chestnut branch that fell off the large tree in Cosener’s House is blossoming even though it has no roots.
A lady was selling handmade bags from near her boat. She said there was a good footfall yesterday, and she stayed open after 6 pm. Today was cooler, with fewer people, and quite cold for sitting out.