If anyone travels down King Lane, near the park and ride just off the ring road, you might have noticed an area of wildflowers that has sprung up on the grassy areas at the side of the road.
I first saw it in 2012, and determined to get some photos, which I failed to do. This year I had no excuse, so armed with my Leeds Wellbeing Web camera, I snapped some close-ups of the blooms, some of which I've added here.
I've noticed on occasion that the site is visited by people with clipboards. Is it a study? Is it something to do with Moortown Community Group? Was is the council's idea? I don't know, but I love it! My photos were snapped a few weeks ago, and recently it had been looking bedraggled. However, the recent un-autumnlike temperatures seem to have revived it, and I noticed some new flowers this week.
I think it might be good for a bit longer, but who knows what the weather will bring now October is here. So if you want to see it yourself, it's near the Moor Allerton District Centre (51 or 52 bus from the city centre) or you pass it on the 7 or 7A bus, also from town.
I love seeing nature at work in unexpected places, and this wildflower area makes me smile. Whoever created it, I thank you!