Lesser celandine 14 March 2010 by DavidThe spring flowers are slowly coming, as this lesser celandine which had as yet only half opened.
Rooks 13 March 2010 by DavidA pair of rooks by their nest. This pair are from the small rookery by Kinver war memorial.
Alder fruit and catkins 6 September 201612 March 2010 by DavidThe (roundish) fruit and (long, thin) catkins of an alder tree.
Horse chestnut bud 10 March 2010 by DavidThe large and sticky buds of the horse chestnut are unmistakable.
Crocuses 9 March 2010 by DavidNot really wild, but these crocuses growing on a verge are a beautiful sign that better weather should soon be with us.
Frosted leaves 8 March 2010 by DavidLeaves edged with what will hopefully be one of the last frosts of the season.
Ivy fruit 7 March 2010 by DavidIvy fruit looking purple in bright, early spring sunshine. More often the fruit look black.
Dead oak 6 March 2010 by DavidAn old, dead oak stands stark even when compared to the denuded but living trees behind it.