Celandines, closed

Celandines, closed

Overcast, so these celandines growing by the steep path behind Tettenhall church looked like they were set to stay closed all day.

Woodlouse on a mossy wall

Woodlouse on a mossy wall

Woodlouse conveniently at shoulder level as it moved through the moss growing on the top of a wall. It seemed to be nibbling at the moss, or at something on the moss, as it scuttled along.

Getting the worm

Getting the worm

Robin pulling a worm from the soil of one of the lawns near Bantock House …

Getting the worm

then holding the worm captive under its foot as it turns its head to check out any danger.

Spurge by Bantock House

Spurge by Bantock House

The complex yellow flowers of a spurge or euphorbia, on a shrub growing right outside the window of Bantock House.

Spurge by Bantock House