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Male blackbirds, early morning

Male blackbirds, early morning

Male blackbirds, possibly even the seem bird, seen over several early mornings in West Park, searching for food in short grass.

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Unripe ribes in the times of coronavirus

Unripe ribes

Perhaps it’s just me, but the defensive spikes on these unripe ribes make them look rather similar to the artists’ impressions of the coronavirus which have been all over the news bulletins for the last few months.

Unripe ribes

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Three bees, slo-mo

Short slow-motion clip showing a white tailed bumble bee, a honey bee, and a tree bumble bee, all gathering pollen from St John’s wort flowers.

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Cygnets, lakeside breakfast

Cygnets, lakeside breakfast

Early morning view of the West Park cygnets and the pen, the cygnets eating vegetation near the edge of the lake while the pen ate too and kept watch.

The cob was also on guard, just out of shot.

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#lockdown – moorhen and chick

#lockdown - moorhen and chick

West Park moorhen with its lone chick by the edge of the lake. The chick was tring hard to get the attention of the parent, itself intent on preening.

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Marmalade hover fly

Marmalade hover fly

Marmalade hover fly, a small hoverfly. There is a chance of seeing one at any time of year.