Author: David

Snowdrops already flowering in late December inurchyard, a quiet corner in the centre of Shrewsbury,.

A cormorant pausing in a tree overlooking the Severn in the centre of Shrewsbury, spreading its wings to dry them before another session of fishing in the river.

Growing under the next tree to the wrinkled club fungus, some glistening inkcaps. These were recently emerged and damp, the best condition for showing the glistening which gives their name.

A short walk on New Year’s Day, and the unexpected discovery of two species of fungi growing under trees. These are wrinkled clubs.

Heavy rain before Christmas left several big puddles on the lawns of West Park. A new feeding opportunity for some of the resident Canada geese, and the odd mallard or two.

The water of West Park lake was almost dazzling as they reflected the bright sunlight and the pale colours of the first signs if the coming year’s growth of the trees on the island. On the water, a handful of tufted ducks.