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Goldcrest just about possible to make out through the branches of the tree it was sitting in.

Chicory flower with a couple of insects (beetles?) on it. The blue of the flower’s petals is a slightly lighter version of the cornflower’s blue.

Robin, the same bird as in the previous post, spotted a cinnabar moth caterpillar. It interrupted its preen to catch its prey.

Young robin on one of the fences in the Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve, preening in the sun.

One of the herons which seem to be semi-resident in West Park. This one was standing on an island willow, fallen into the lake, and on the look for prey.

Bird and tree were lit from behind by the early morning sun; the light shining through the heron’s bill.

Yet another traditional breed from Mary Arden’s farm. Golden Guernsey goats come from (guess where?) Guernsey. The first one known to be imported into Britain arrived somewhat after Shakespeare’s time: 1965 to be precise.