Lichens: Tong churchyard 30 April 2011 by David A mass of lichen on gravestones at Tong. The lichen here is lower on the surface of the stone. The same two stones as in the top picture. with the lichens on the base of the preaching cross behind.
Lichen on a bench 30 April 2011 by David Abundant lichen growing all over a bench on the green at Pattingham.
Blackbird on a branch 29 April 2011 by David This blackbird was waiting until there was no-one around before it went after bread left for the ducks by Badger pool.
Old bracket fungus 29 April 2011 by David This old-looking bracket fungus was one of several growing on a tree stump in Baggeridge Park recently.