David

Watercress growing in a small stream at Berkwsell.

The stream’s source is the well which gives the village its name.

Snowdrops reflected in the canal near Castlecroft.

There are no other snowdrops nearby – I presume these must have been planted or escaped from the garden of one of the houses there.

An impressive old oak, seen from a quiet lane connecting Berkswell railway station to the village.

The Gorge is a steep-sided “valley” left by one-time limestone quarrying. It’s right on the Sedgley border.

The lime-rich soil means the site supports some rare and interesting plants. It is Wolverhampton City Council property, but partly because of the fragile ecology, access is limited.

Thanks to Chris for the guided tour.

The well which gives the village of Berkswell in Solihull its name.

Right by the church, it’s likely to have been a holy well.

Daffodils, with flower buds which hadn’t yet opened, by a roadside near Berkswell.