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Lichen on a hawthorn trunk

Lichen: hawthorn trunk

This hawthorn, growing by the side of the Staffs & Worcs canal near Compton, is shaped as formerly part of a waterside hedge.

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Moss ball

Moss ball

This appears to be a ball of moss growing on a hawthorn bush. Is it a birds’ nest?

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Rain of hazel catkins

Hazel catkins

The profusion of catkins on this hazel looked like a waterfall or pouring rain.

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Lichen: West Park erratic

Lichen: West Park erratic

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.

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Blackberry leaves

Blackberry leaves

I liked the mix of strong colour in these blackberry leaves in mid-February.

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Pussy willow catkins

Pussy willow catkins

The soft, fluffy-looking catkins beginning to come out in mid-February.

Pussy willow catkins