David

The leaves of this thistle were covered with a downy growth which looked like downy fur. I think the brownish speckles were at the base of the long thorns.

Possibly killed by one of the neighbourhood cats, although there were no obvious signs of violence.

Clumps of a moss growing on a stone wall, with the fruiting bodies standing up from the rest of the plant.

The sprouting of this year’s foliage.

The start of the month, and snowdrops were beginning to get past their best.

They are usually found in groups, but this group was on its own looking settled by the Shropshire Union canal.

It was standing on one leg the whole time I was watching it, but I think the other leg was hidden away under the wing.