Winter in Victoria is green from all the rain. As opposed to the almost black and white of Saskatchewan winter.
Of course, there are still some bare bushes and trees here too.
The worst we've had so far this winter is some frost.
Which led to some interesting sunrise reflections off the melting frost (on a park bench)
During one of the warm spells, this Cross Orbweaver emerged and built a web. When I took the photos it was just getting started. Often, by the time they're this size (full grown) they've lost a leg or two but this one seemed to be in good shape.
This was probably another orbweaver but I didn't see the actual spider.
Witch Hazel is one of the first trees to flower in January. The flowers are rather unusual and they stand out because they emerge long before the leaves.
This Oriental Paperbush is another very early bloomer.
Of course, the Christmas Roses (Hellebore) are out.
The crocuses are just starting
And some kind of iris.
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