David

An old-style dustbin, now repurposed as a compost bin. A young magpie using the lid to stand on, while it surveys the area for prey.

One of the summer generation of holly blue butterflies, resting on the bare ground of the canal footpath near Compton.

The semi-resident West Park heron, on its usual perch, stretching one of its legs for a little scratch.

Rings of purple flowers on teazles. These on plants growing by the pool in Compton Park.

Banded demoiselle damselflies. These are all males – the females are green rather than blue. One every few yards near the water of the canal near Compton, hoping a female would come along.

Vivernum (guelder rose) berries, partially ripe, turning from green to red. These on one of the bushes at the back of Compton Lock.