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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A swan (possibly the cob) sits on an island nest while its mate is on patrol.
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 flowering in Springvale Park.
They were growing in the wildflower meadow area of the park.
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Bluebells, Northycote
Bluebells in the woods at Northycote Farm, just as large patches were coming into flower.
Peacock butterfly resting on a dandelion flower, with its long proboscis reaching down to eat.
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Spurge at dawn
A spurge lit by early morning sunlight recently.