Categories DavidErratic, the Arboretum, Walsall Post author By David Post date 10 August 2011 According to the plaque the boulder is rhyolitic lava from north Wales, brought to the midlands on the Ice Age glaciers. It was found in Fullbrook and raised in its current position by the main lake in the Arboretum in 1925.
Categories DavidYoung coot Post author By David Post date 10 August 2011 This young coot was just beginning to develop the white bald patch on its forehead.
Categories DavidRed rowan berries Post author By David Post date 9 August 2011 Mountain ash berries stand out because of their vivid colour.
Categories DavidBee on Golden Rod Post author By David Post date 9 August 2011 A bee’s colouration very rarely works as camouflage. It almost did here.
Categories DavidAccess all areas 2 – more cacti Post author By David Post date 9 August 2011 More from the West Park stock of cacti. These are not the plants on public display in the Conservatory.
Categories DavidMoorhen feeding Post author By David Post date 9 August 2011 Moorhens are normally very timid. This one was eating, so let me get closer than normal.