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Coot building a nest

Coot building a nest

This was one of a pair of coots which were vigorously building or rebuilding their nest at the very end of June.

Coot building a nest

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Access all areas 1 – picture pallete plant

Painters pallette plant

In my opinion, one of the most fascinating plants in the West Park Conservatory.

Painters pallette plant

Painters pallette plant

Painters pallette plant

Painters pallette plant

Painters pallette plant

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Access all areas 2 – papyrus

Access all areas 2 - papyrus

The delicate-looking leaves of a papyrus plant.

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Access all areas 2 – Shrimp plant

Access all areas 2 - Shrimp plant

The Mexican shrimp plant from West Park Conservatory, showing how it got its name.

Access all areas 2 - Shrimp plant

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Water snail on a reed leaf

Water snail on a reed leaf

This tiny snail was resting on the leaf of a bullrush at the side of a pond.

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Wightwick Manor pool – views with reflections

Copper beech reflected

Views across the lower pool in the garden at Wightwick Manor.

Wightwick Manor pool

Wightwick Manor pool