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Magnolia flower bud, Bantock Park

Magnolia flower bud

Furry flower bud of a magnolia in Bantock Park. I couldn’t decide which picture I preferred.

Magnolia flower bud

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Gull trying to eat a catkin

Gull trying to eat a catkin

A black-headed gull standing on the frozen surface of the lake at West Park. It seems to be trying to eat a catkin which has been blown on the ice.

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Female blackbird, Bantock Park

Female blackbird, Bantock Park

A female blackbird on the ground at Bantock Park. Her beak is muddy because she has been probing the soil for food.

Female blackbird, Bantock Park

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Lichen on a post, Bantock Park

Lichen on a post, Bantock Park

Lichen growing on one of the sturdy posts for supporting the roses at Bantock Park.

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Black headed gull on frozen lake

Black headed gull on frozen lake

One of West Park’s resident black-headed gulls keeping an eye on me as it walks over the frozen surface of the lake.

Black headed gull on frozen lake

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Mass of turkey tail fungus

Mass of turkey tail fungus

Turkey tail fungus growing thickly on a tree stump in East Park.