Slug

Slug

After a rainy night, slugs come out. Is the pale patch on the tail of this one its eggs?

Oxford ragwort

Oxford ragwort

First introduced into Britain a couple of centuries ago, the Oxford ragwort is now one of the most pernicious weeds, but the flower still brightens up a bit of green space in a city.

Tadpole

Tadpole

One of the tadpoles swimming through the waters of the pool at Wightwick Manor.

Nettle flowers

Nettle flower

Yet another illustration of the variety of forms taken by flowers: this time on nettles.

Nettle flower

Grass flower

Grass flower

Grass flower showing the pollen which can be the cause of misery to hay fever sufferers at this time of year.