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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

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Bluebells, Northycote

Bluebells, Northycote

Bluebells in the woods at Northycote Farm, just as large patches were coming into flower.

Bluebells, Northycote

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Peacock butterfly feeding on a dandelion

Peacock butterfly feeding on a dandelion

Peacock butterfly resting on a dandelion flower, with its long proboscis reaching down to eat.

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Spurge at dawn

Spurge at dawn

A spurge lit by early morning sunlight recently.

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Skunk cabbage

Skunk cabbage

Skunk cabbage is originally a north American plant.

Skunk cabbage

Here growing on the edge of the upper pool at Wightwick Manor.

Skink cabbage