Category: David

The feathers scattered along the canal bank are signs that these mallards are moulting to go into eclipse plumage, the winter livery which is less showy than that of the summertime males.

One of the commoner orchids. This one was just a couple of minutes walk from the Waterside development.

This non-flowering plant is very common above the upper waterline on the walls of canal locks locally.

Two kinds of wild grasses, the seeds just beginning to ripen.

One of the birds which is most visible in towns and cities. This individual was in Brueton Park, Solihull.

Two of a trio of buzzards, soaring high in the sky.