Heron on a tree top

Heron in a treetop

This heron was on a tree beside the Shropshire Union canal, apparently surveying the field beyond. It was disturbed by a boat coming from the other direction before I could get any closer.

Heron in a treetop

Bugloss flower

Alkanet flower

The hairs on the stem can cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.

Developing cone

Developing cone

Hard to photograph because even slight puffs of breeze set the branches trembling.