Many of the trees in Albert Park have come into leaf during April.

Some leaves appear individually, while others emerge like a fountain.

The result is tender, fresh foliage.

There’s also been a lot of blossom — trees, lilacs, and roses are all in bloom.

A team from a tree company has been planting new trees and managing the older ones. Today, other contractors were zipping around on lawn mowers, cutting grass at great speed or strimming around tree trunks.

Some areas are being left for wildflowers, mostly bluebells, dandelions, buttercups and daisies.

Albert Park has enjoyed a lot of warm, sunny weather over the past week — today reached about 26°C.

Robins, blackbirds, wood pigeons, crows, tits, and magpies are commonly seen in the park, just as they are in nearby gardens. Red kites circle overhead.

I hope to capture some less common birds during the year. This nuthatch was seen in the park walking the tree.