Medlars are the fruits of shrubs (also called medlars). They are rarely eaten these days, being unsuitable for commercial distribution because the flesh must rot to a brown colour before they are edible.
These were growing in or fallen off a shrub in the RSC Gardens by the river in Stratford on Avon. There are medlars in various Shakespeare-related places in the town, doubtless because they get mentioned in four of his plays.
Horse with a jacket against all the recent rain, which had left its field with some flooded areas.
Two oak trees, growing in different places in the same field. This one is on the skyline above the footpath.
This one downhill, with a lake and Berkswell Hall in the background.
Some of the rosebay willowherb growing by Wetland Pool on a frosty morning recently.
Coral fungus growing under the hedge by the towpath near Compton.
Male blackbird on the hunt for food among leaf litter.
The fine condition of his feathers and bright egg-yolk yellow beak show he is in good shape for the approaching breeding season.