Birdsfoot trefoil flowering 9 July 2011 by David The name birdsfoot refers to the appearance of the small pods which will contain the seeds.
Greater knapweed flowering 8 July 2011 by David Greater knapweed flower. This one was near the summit of Barrow Hill, Pensnett.
Moth resting by day 8 July 2011 by David This moth was conspicuous as a dark patch on the bright green leaf.
Peacock butterfly resting 8 July 2011 by David The butterfly was inconspicuous as it fed with its wings folded.
Snail on a leaf 7 July 2011 by David This snail was showing off its skills as a contortionist as it ate on a leaf.
Maple keys beginning to develop 7 July 2011 by David The seeds of maples beginning to ripen. These were from two adjacent trees in Brueton Park, Solihull. The reddish tint to the wings of the tree below is a give-away of an ornamental variety. Given the location, the other is probably also ornamental.