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Ladybirds resting on ivy leaves

Ladybird resting on an ivy leaf

Two of the ladybirds which seemed to find an ivy bush a good place to rest and get warm in the morning sun last week.

Ladybird resting on an ivy leaf

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Evening primrose flowering

Evening primrose flower

Native to north America, the evening primrose has now had almost four centuries spreading in Britain.

Evening primrose flower

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Snail on an ivy leaf

Snail on an ivy leaf

During the recent spell of hot weather, this snail was resting for the day on an ivy leaf.

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Thistles flowering

Thistle flowers

These thistles were still in flower a month or so ago.

Thistle flowers

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Russula species

Russula species

Many members of the russula family are both common and brightly coloured.  This one, whatever species it is, lacks a bright colour.

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Roman road, Sutton Park

Roman road, Sutton Park

The straight track down the western edge of Sutton Park follows the course of a Roman road.