Happy flower burst - Happy New Year!

Just like yesterday, I'm posting a flower "burst" or floral "explosion", as it would take me just too long to search my old external hard drives to find an old photo of fireworks. The sentiment is the same, though - Happy New Year! I'm off to another Bird Count in about an hour's time, this time within the city. Every New Year's Day, we record everything seen in Fish Creek Park, with different groups of people covering different areas - this wonderful park extends right across the width of the city. It's -14C right now but should soar to a comparatively balmy -2C this afternoon. My words from yesterday's post were - I hope 2012 will be a better year than last year - wishing you good health, much happiness and contentment, and of course, endless photo opportunities. Thank you all for sharing your amazing photos - I learn about and see new things each and every day, thanks to you. I appreciate so much all your visits and the wonderful comments that you take precious time to write! Happy New Year to my kids, my relatives in various places around the world, my long-time friends over in England and other countries (including old college friends), all my local friends (including those with whom I share a love of birding and botanizing) and last, but definitely not least!) to all my Flickr friends! Happy New Year!