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Young swan feeding

Young swan feeding

A young swan in a stretch of open water on the largest pool at Perton on Thursday. It seemed to be spending most of its time with its head at the bottom.

Young swan feeding

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Female mallards on an icy lake

Female mallard on an icy lake

Two of the mallards on the then-frozen lake at West Park earlier this week.

Female mallard on an icy lake

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Snow-covered pond, Northycote

Snow-covered pond, Northycote

The pond by the road at Northycote Farm a few days ago. A light coating of snow had fallen on the frozen surface.

Snow-covered pond, Northycote

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Algae-decked old bracket fungus

Algae-decked old bracket fungus

Old bracket fungus growing at the base of a tree by the brook at Northycote Farm. Green algae are growing on the fungus itself.

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Starting to flower

Starting to flower

A daffodil by the Penk at Perton yesterday – one of the first ones I’ve seen that have fully opened this spring.

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Budding daffodil after rain

Budding daffodil after rain

Daffodils are having a long pause with flower buds not yet open because of the cold weather this year. This one was in a front garden after overnight rain.