Categories
David

Goslings, West Park lake

Goslings, West Park

Closer views of the then-fluffy young goslings, previously seen with the adult birds.

Goslings, West Park

These pictures were taken a month ago. I saw the family earlier this morning. All seven goslings are still thriving.

Goslings, West Park

Categories
David

Dryad’s saddle, Himley Hall

Dryad's saddle, Himley Hall

Dryad’s saddles are fungi found growing, often, as here, in a group, part way up a tree trunk.

Dryad's saddle, Himley Hall

These were on a stump in the grounds of Himley Hall.

Dryad's saddle, Himley Hall

Categories
David

Hawkbit flowers about to open

Hawkbit flowers about to open

Hawkbit when its flowers weren’t quite ready to open. Growing on rough ground, but probably a garden variety.

Categories
David

Foxglove, Worfield

Foxglove, Worfield

These foxgloves were growing right up against a garden hedge in Worfield village.

Categories
David

Horsetails after rain

Horsetail after rain

Early morning sunlight catching rainwater left behind on horsetails.

Horsetail after rain

Categories
David

Cowslip seed-heads, Springvale Park

Cowslip seed-heads, Springvale Park

Not so instantly recognisable as the flowers, but just as distinctive. These cowslips were growing the the wildflower meadow area of Springvale Park.