Straining Under The Weight

I've never seen so many berries as there are down the lane this year. The hedgerows are groaning under the weight of them all. 

Some people say that the amount of berries is a warning of a harsh Winter but others say that it's to do with the amount of rain that we had earlier in the year. 

Either way, the birds have plenty to eat! 

PS thank you all so very much for the lovely comments, stars and hearts for Alice Katz yesterday. 
Very much appreciated and if I see her again, I shall pass on your kind words.