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Tree peony

Tree peony

The leaves were just beginning to open on this tree peony, which was growing beside Town Pool, Badger.

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Dawn chorus, robin

Dawn chorus, robin

Robin adding its contribution to the dawn chorus.

Dawn chorus, robin

The flowers were just beginning to come out on the fruit tree it had chosen as its perch.

Dawn chorus, robin

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Yellow archangel beginning to flower

Yellow rattle beginning to flower

Yellow archangel, its flowers just opening. It was growing yards from the end of the Birmingham Canal at Aldersley Junction.

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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