One of the stranger sights  was the glow of lights behind the Albert Monument, like a scene from a science-fiction film. These were laser tests ahead of the firework display at Dalton Barracks.

November began mild, but by the end of the first week most deciduous trees had already lost their leaves, helped along by shorter days, wind and rain. Some trees were bare, others had a few leaves left.

The noble oaks however still held their leaves right up to the end of November, after several frosts.

There were several frosty mornings after the middle of the month.

The sun rise on a frosty day is beautiful whether or not anybody is there to enjoy it.

A mini-tractor makes its early-morning rounds, emptying bins, leaving tracks.

The low winter sun casts long shadows from the Albert Monument and from the bare trees.

After a frosty night, there is often a sunny day. Albert Park is a popular walk all year round. The November sun attracts not just the dog walkers and joggers, but walkers without dogs making the most of the semicircle of paths.

With the branches bare, birds are easier to spot as they sing or flit from tree to tree.
Holly berries and the yew cups stand out after other colours fade.