David

They look a little like bluebells: very similar shaped leaves, and flowers not unlike white bluebells. They are often found in the same shady woods, though ramsons have a stronger preference for damp ground. But these have a smell of garlic which can be strong on a warm day.

The yellow in the bee’s colouring seems to disappear against the similar shade in the flower.

Not actually a nettle, or even particularly closely related I believe. But the plants do look similar to nettles until they flower. “Dead” in that they don’t sting.

Two different cranesbill species: both spotted while walking in the Smestow Valley LNR.

The bumble bee was clinging determinedly to a tree on a cold and breezy day.

Whenever I visit the Conservatory at West Park, there seem to be a couple of ants which have been drawn to this exotic flower.