Solomon’s seal by the Worfe

Solomon's seal by the Worfe

Several Solomon’s seal plants growing by the Worfe on the edge of Worfield, probably as an extension of the large flower garden on the other side of the road.

Little lost lamb, Wyken

Little lost lamb, Wyken

One of the lambs in the field between the main road and the Stratford brook at Wkyen must have gone exploring, had got itself on the wrong side of the fence separating the field from the brook, and couldn’t work out how to get back.

As I paused to look at it, it ran towards me, leading it, fortunately, to the gap in the fence.

Lords and ladies opening

Lords and ladies opening

Lords and ladies, otherwise known as wild arum, and under a long list of other names. Grows in shady places: woodland and occasionally under hedgerows.

The ones here seen at various stages in the opening of the flowers.

Female blackbird hunting

Female blackbird hunting

Female blackbird on short grass in Bantock Park, hunting for things to eat. Possibly trying to build up her fat reserves in preparation for sitting on the nest.