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Castlecroft flower close-ups

Lesser celandine

Lesser celandines and violets growing on the bank leading up to Mops Farm bridge over the canal near Castlecroft.

Violet

Lesser celandines

Violet

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Silverweed leaf

Silverweed leaf

Silverweed growing at the side of the towpath near Compton.

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Dead nettles about to flower

Red dead nettle about to flower

Dead nettles are “dead” because they don’t sting. They don’t sting because they are not, in fact, nettles, though they look similar. The red dead nettle’s leaves are red/purple while they are still growing, with flowers of a similar colour.

White dead nettle about to flower

White dead nettles have whitish flowers.

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Wood sorrel, Wightwick Manor

Wood sorrel, Wightwick Manor

Wood sorrel: another of the spring flowers in the garden at Wightwick Manor.

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Poolside marsh marigolds

Marsh marigolds, Wightwick Manor

Marsh marigolds seem to have thrived despite this year’s weather. Here are some from Wightwick Manor and from the margin of Bag’s Pool in Baggeridge Country Park.

Marsh Marigolds, Bag's Pool, Baggeridge Country Park

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Pond Skater, Northycote Farm

Pond Skater, Northycote Farm

When I visited Northycote Farm towards the end of April, I checked the pond for any sign of frog spawn. I couldn’t see any, but this pond skater was very active on the water.