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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.

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Lime tree flower buds

Lime flower

Lime flowers just beginning to open.

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Ribwort plantain flower and plant

Ribwort Plantain flower

Quite common, though less so than the greater plantain. This one was growing by one of the footpaths in the Smestow Valley LNR.

Ribwort Plantain

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Elder flowers beginning to open

Elder flower

This tiny and delicate flower can be used as an ingredient for a wine, a “champagne”, a cordial or a herbal tea.

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Elder flower buds

Elder flower buds

The rest of the flowers on this bush had already started to open, but for some reason the ones on this twig were still waiting to burst.

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Bantock Park marsh marigolds

Marsh marigold flowering

Several marsh marigold plants were growing by the pool in Bantock Park.

Marsh marigold flowering

Marsh marigold flowering