David

Crowned earthstars by the canal at Newbridge. A last view at the end of January, the fungi looking worse for wear. The next time I was down that way, there were no signs they had been there.

The male greater spotted woodpecker at Northycote Farm, now eating for some time from the nearest seed feeder – mostly from the far side of course.

Berries on a knee-high laurel shrub in Bridgnorth’s Castle Grounds Park, just starting to ripen, beginning to turn from pale green to red. The eventual destination, black.

Young swan giving attention to its feathers while swimming on the West Park lake. The neck and head completely concealed under its wing.

Purple crocus flowering on the park wall overlooking Castle Walk, Bridgnorth.

Male greater spotted woodpecker at Northycote Farm. It had come to eat from one of the seed feeders, but was waiting high on one of the surrounding trees while it checked out that everything was safe.