Two carrion crows in Compton Park. One, this year’s bird, the other one of the parents. The youngster tried, but failed, to cadge some food from the adult.
David
Not in any rush
Rushes on Compton Park pool, with their seeds forming a small cluster at the top of the tall, thin stems.
Water lilies with moorhens, Old Nursery Pond
A moorhen parent, probably the mother, steps across the lily pads on Old Nursery Pond, leading four late-brood chicks towards the shelter of the more densely vegetated side.
Water lilies alone, Old Nursery Pond
Floating, reflected whnever there’s open water, white water lilies on the calm water of Old nursery pond at the start of this month.
Alkanet leaf with comma butterfly
A comma butterfly taking a pause from keeping itse4lf fuelled up and trying its best to ensure the continuity of the species, taking a rest on a sunny alkanet leaf.
Tall purple loosestrife flowers
Purple loosestrife gropwing tall, flowering. These were in the marshy wildflower area by the Compton Park pond.