Category: David

Yellow plum growing on a tree with branches mingling with those of a blackthorn. The plums were ripe, some of the sloes seemed to be getting near.

Common sandpiper pausing on autumn migration, on the shores of the island directly opposite the RSPB hide at Sandwell Valley.

Even when so near, the bird is so small and inconspicuous that it blends into its background.

An unexpected sight in the middle of August, a raven flying over Richmond Road, heading in the direction of Wolverhampton city centre.

Ravens can sometimes be seen along the Tettenhall ridge / Smestow valley area, but much less often in more built-up areas. Was this a young bird, heading away for a life apart from the parents?

Waterside reeds with ripening seeds, the red of the seeds contrasting with the greens of the surrounding vegetation.

Group of ten or so magpies on a grassy area next to the West Park lake, interacting with each other. A moorhen nearby was getting on with searching the grass for food, then strolled to head back into the water.

Carrion crow, busy eating something, decided it didn’t want me watching it.