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Marsh marigolds, Bantock Park

Marsh marigolds, Bantock Park

Marsh marigolds, also known as king cups.

Marsh marigolds, Bantock Park

These were growing by the edge of the pool at Bantock Park.

Marsh marigolds, Bantock Park

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Water lily pads, Fowler’s Park

Water lily pad, Fowler's Park

The year’s new growth of water lily leaves. These were on the pool in Fowler’s Park.

Water lily pad, Fowler's Park

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Snakes head fritillary, Bag’s Pool, Baggeridge Country Park

Snakes head fritillary, Bag's Pool, Baggeridge Country Park

Snake’s head fritillaries grow in one small area on the edge of the Baggeridge Country Park car park.

Snakes head fritillary, Bag's Pool, Baggeridge Country Park

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Magnolia bud opening, Bantock Park

Magnolia bud opening, Bantock Park

The (eventual!) arrival of warm weather means magnolias and much more are now fully flowering. I like the stage when the buds are just opening, as here on a tree near Bantock House.

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Nesting swan. Island Pool, Baggeridge Country Park

Nesting swan. Island Pool, Baggeridge Country Park

A swan (possibly the cob) sits on an island nest while its mate is on patrol.

Nesting swan. Island Pool, Baggeridge Country Park

Island Pool is the lowest pool in Baggeridge Country Park, right by the grounds of Himley Hall.

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Cowslips, Springvale Park

Cowslips, Springvale Park

Cowslips flowering in Springvale Park.

Cowslips, Springvale Park

They were growing in the wildflower meadow area of the park.

Cowslips, Springvale Park