David

Woodland flowers bloom early in the year, before the leaves on the trees cut down the light falling on to the ground. A small honey bee (top picture) was taking advantage of these wood anemones, one of the few sources of nectar in mid-March.

I suspect this is a seven spot ladybird: the most common species.

Overhanging the small stream which feeds the pools in Wightwick Manor garden.

Plants showing this year’s growth by the towpath of the Staffs and Worcs canal. In the top picture a varicoloured ivy leaf has landed on the foxglove.

This fish was in the larger pool in Wightwick Manor garden.