Unripe holly berries 28 July 2011 by David Holly berries starting off a matching green to the leaves, before turning a contrasting red in midwinter.
Dragonfly emerging on a reed 27 July 2011 by David The adult stage of a dragonfly emerging on a reed on the edge of the pond at Wightwick Manor.
Hoverfly resting on a leaf 27 July 2011 by David This hoverfly was obligingly taking long pauses on a leaf above a small pond.
Thistle flower with small insects 27 July 2011 by David The two tiny insects on this thistle flower have tails longer than their bodies.