David

Originated in south-east Europe and Asia, but naturalised centuries ago. Now a common plant in hedgerows.

In French, it’s “ne m’oubliez pas”, in German “Vergessmeinnicht”.

The lower pool at Donington, near Albrighton, almost covered in pondweed early in April.

By the pool at Badger.

Goose on Bag Pool in Baggeridge Park.

A mass of lichen on gravestones at Tong.

The lichen here is lower on the surface of the stone.

The same two stones as in the top picture. with the lichens on the base of the preaching cross behind.

Abundant lichen growing all over a bench on the green at Pattingham.

This blackbird was waiting until there was no-one around before it went after bread left for the ducks by Badger pool.

This old-looking bracket fungus was one of several growing on a tree stump in Baggeridge Park recently.

May, but well out before the start of that month.

Buds before they opened.