Categories DavidLichen on a hawthorn trunk Post author By David Post date 12 March 2011 This hawthorn, growing by the side of the Staffs & Worcs canal near Compton, is shaped as formerly part of a waterside hedge.
Categories DavidMoss ball Post author By David Post date 12 March 2011 1 Comment on Moss ball This appears to be a ball of moss growing on a hawthorn bush. Is it a birds’ nest?
Categories DavidRain of hazel catkins Post author By David Post date 11 March 2011 The profusion of catkins on this hazel looked like a waterfall or pouring rain.
Categories DavidLichen: West Park erratic Post author By David Post date 10 March 2011 This huge rock was brought to Wolverhampton from north Wales by glaciers during the Ice Age. It was discovered in Oak Street, and put up in West Park in 1881. The face pointing into the prevailing wind and rain is now covered in lichen.
Categories DavidBlackberry leaves Post author By David Post date 10 March 2011 I liked the mix of strong colour in these blackberry leaves in mid-February.
Categories DavidPussy willow catkins Post author By David Post date 9 March 2011 The soft, fluffy-looking catkins beginning to come out in mid-February.