Pools, Pendeford Mill

Pool, Pendeford Mill

Two of the pools on the Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve.

Pool, Pendeford Mill

Pictures were taken on a nature walk during last week’s Walking Festival. More pics to follow over the next few days.

Thanks to Paul the warden for an interesting and enjoyable morning.

Redpoll on a bird feeder

Redpoll on a bird feeder

Another bird attracted to the feeders at Northycote Farm. This time it’s a redpoll, showing the feathered cap which gives it its name, and its bright yellow beak.

Redpoll on a bird feeder

Chaffinch feeding on the ground

Chaffinch feeding on the ground

A chaffinch attracted to the bird feeding area at Northycote Farm. This species feed on the ground.

Chaffinch feeding and dust-bathing

The bird carried on eating as it took a dust bath.

Bracket fungi, Northycote

Bracket fungus, Northycote

Two different bracket fungi on fallen trees in the Northycote Farm woods.

Bracket fungus, Northycote

These fungi developed after the trees fell, but the original fungal infection may have been responsible for the treesdemise.

Bracket fungus, Northycote