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Insect on a nettle leaf

Insect on a nettle leaf

Yet another insect posing for its picture as it warmed itself sunbathing in the middle of the morning.

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Lupins growing wild

Lupin flower

There are several patches of lupins growing wild near the Wolverhampton to Bridgnorth road. This patch was in Worfield.

Lupin flowers

Lupin flowers

Lupin flower

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Tiny snails feeding in the morning

Tiny snail

On a recent early morning after a heavy dew, the entire length of a low hedge seemed to be sprinkled with tiny snails nibbling at the leaves.

Tiny snails

Tiny snail

Tiny snails

Tiny snail

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Ladybird cleaning its mouth parts

Ladybird cleaning its mouth parts

A ladybird rubbing its mouth parts with its front legs as it rested on an ivy leaf.

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Thistle flower bud

Thistle flower bud

Comparing the effects of the presence (below) or absence (above) of a polarizing filter.

Thistle flower bud

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Comfrey flowers and a leaf

Comfrey flowers

The plant is a member of the borage family. The hairs can cause skin irritation, so gloves are advisable when handling the plant.

Comfrey flowers

Comfrey leaf

Comfrey flowers