While human life remained subject to pandemic restrictions, at least for the first half of the year, Birmingham’s wildlife, nature and built environment continued to do what they always do
A frosty January morning in Ten Acres Woods
Frost at Holders Lane Fields
Skating on thin canal ice
The Bournville Christmas tree and lights remained up throughout January
Glam snowmen in Selly Park
All-year-round cricket at Holders Lane Fields
Springtime blossom at one of the ever-expanding orchards planted by Fruit and Nut Village
The guillotine lock on the Stratford Canal got a fresh coat of paint, through some graffiti started to re-appear as the year went on
Crocuses growing next to the river by our house
Tulips planted along Pershore Road by Stirchley Bloomers
The mummy swan had three happy events at Lifford Reservoir, having abandoned the nest the previous year
Squirrel in a sunny Cotteridge Park
Spring sunshine on the Stratford Canal
Bournville Yachting Pool was drained for a while for maintenance work, but the ducks returned along with the water
No matter how much the bushes are cut back, they always grow over the path in Ten Acres Woods
Kings Norton Junction: a favourite location in any season
Spring daffodils in Bournville Park
The Cadbury sports ground is devastated by storm damage
Busy bees at the Vale in Edgbaston
Japanese blossom in Oozells Square: I had a good conversation with the selfie-taking couple
The red quince flowers are always a highlight along the canal in spring
At Christ Church we were once again able to decorate the cross at Easter, even though services did not restart in the building until the following week
Queen Victoria looks unimpressed by Brum’s latest skyscraper
Summer colours at Stirchley School: I was there for a photoshoot for a charity event
New student accommodation in Selly Oak viewed from the Worcester and Birmingham Canal
A jumble of building styles surrounds Gas Street Basin
Coming in to moor at Cambrian Wharf
Morning sunshine viewed from Ed’s bench, installed in Hazelwell Park in memory of a young man whose life ended far too soon
New street art in Selly Park
Favourite tree in autumn: the photo was taken at night under street lights and massively processed, so the blue sky is rather fake
Full Moon in spooky autumn mist
Back at Lifford Reservoir the cygnets are now fully grown but retain some grey
Golden Hour enhances the autumn colours in Holders Lane Woods
Autumn glow in Holders Lane Woods
Another favourite autumn tree, in Highbury Park
Autumn crocuses in Highbury Park
Open air theatre comes to Cotteridge Park, with Mrs Barbara Nice featuring in one of the mini plays
Autumn sunset at Cannon Hill Park
Autumn at Rowheath Pavilion
As Christmas approaches once more, the statuesque Real Birmingham Family are not tempted to try the Big Wheel in Centenary Square
The Christ Church cross is decorated once again as Christmas approaches (with thanks to the passing van for the light trails)