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Small flies are clinging to the undersides of these young oak leaves.

There are several species of these red-bodied beetles. Some, like these have heads which are also red; others have black heads.

These were (presumably) two different individuals spotted a mile or so apart on the same day.

This robin was pecking away at a lump of bread half as big as its own head by Badger pool.

Originated in south-east Europe and Asia, but naturalised centuries ago. Now a common plant in hedgerows.

In French, it’s “ne m’oubliez pas”, in German “Vergessmeinnicht”.

The lower pool at Donington, near Albrighton, almost covered in pondweed early in April.