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Poppies in fields, just over the Shropshire border

Poppies in a field, looking towards Tinkers Castle ridge

There have been many fields with a mass of poppies this year. This one was just off the B4176 by the junction with Tinkers Castle Road.

Poppies in a field, looking towards Tinkers Castle ridge

And these were between Tong and Shifnall.

Poppies in a field near Tong

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Coot building a nest

Coot building a nest

This was one of a pair of coots which were vigorously building or rebuilding their nest at the very end of June.

Coot building a nest

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Access all areas 1 – picture pallete plant

Painters pallette plant

In my opinion, one of the most fascinating plants in the West Park Conservatory.

Painters pallette plant

Painters pallette plant

Painters pallette plant

Painters pallette plant

Painters pallette plant

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Access all areas 2 – papyrus

Access all areas 2 - papyrus

The delicate-looking leaves of a papyrus plant.

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Access all areas 2 – Shrimp plant

Access all areas 2 - Shrimp plant

The Mexican shrimp plant from West Park Conservatory, showing how it got its name.

Access all areas 2 - Shrimp plant

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Water snail on a reed leaf

Water snail on a reed leaf

This tiny snail was resting on the leaf of a bullrush at the side of a pond.