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Strawberry flowers

Strawberry flower

Much larger flowers than the wild variety (fruit too, later on).

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More St George’s mushrooms

St George's mushroom

This particular clump of St George’s mushroom were growing on a grassy bank, so I could get pictures showing the underside of the caps in situ without needing to lie down in the wet grass.

St George's mushrooms

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Blue and yellow

Blue and yellow

Yellow archangel was just coming into flower as the bluebells had not quite gone over, towards the end of May. These were in the woods on the Cotwall End LNR.

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Flies resting on leaves

Fly on a leaf

These pictures were taken on different days, so I’m not sure whether they show the same individual, or even if they are all the same species.

Fly on a leaf

Fly on a leaf

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Forever amber?

Resin from a cherry tree

Actually resin which is exuded from cherry trees when the bark is damaged.

Resin from a cherry tree

The resin comes out slightly plastic and slightly sticky, then hardens to protect the tree.

Resin from a cherry tree

Thanks to Barbara.

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Smestow brook at Wightwick Bank

Smestow brook at Wightwick Bank

Windmill Lane is one of the relatively few places it’s possible to get a clear view of the Smestow brook within the city boundaries.

The only clear view of this small waterfall is from above and upstream. I thought it made an interesting almost monochrome abstract composition.