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Pine cone with algae

Pine cone with algae

This pine cone had presumably been lying on the ground for some time in Beckbury churchyard, then disturbed to part-reveal the side which had been towards the ground.

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Furry thistle

Furry thistle

The leaves of this thistle were covered with a downy growth which looked like downy fur. I think the brownish speckles were at the base of the long thorns.

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Dead wren

Dead wren

Possibly killed by one of the neighbourhood cats, although there were no obvious signs of violence.

Dead wren

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Fruiting moss

Fruiting moss

Clumps of a moss growing on a stone wall, with the fruiting bodies standing up from the rest of the plant.

Fruiting moss

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Weeping willow in bud

Weeping willow in bud

The sprouting of this year’s foliage.

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Snowdrops, going over

Snowdrops, going over

The start of the month, and snowdrops were beginning to get past their best.