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Sunbathing heron, with reflection

Sunbathing heron, with reflection

Heron standing on one of the anglers’ platforms on the lowest pool in Baggeridge Country Park, stretching its body as it sunbathes, all reflected in the calm water of the pool.

Sunbathing heron, with reflection

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Fern seed

Fern seed

Fern seed, more accurately spores, along the undersides of the leaves of the plant.

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Robin on tree stump, Baggeridge

Robin on tree stump

Robin standing on a tree stump, a favourite perching post at the side of the main path parallel with the stream through Baggeridge Contry Park.

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Border parasols

Border parasols

Shaggy parasols. These were growing at the back of the hedge along the Bridgnorth Road, right on the Wolverhampton / South Staffordshire border.

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Devil’s bit scabious, honey bees, hoverflies

Devils bit scabious, hoverfly

Devils bit scabious in flower at Baggeridge Country Park, attracting lots of insects to feed. A large patch of the plant in the marshy area at the back of Toposcope Hill was getting honey bees from the hives, as well at plenty of hoverflies.

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Spider’s web with nettle seeds

Spider's web with nettle seeds

Spider’s web supported by nettles hanging over the bank of the canal near Newbridge. The web was decorated with seeds from the nettles. The whole thing was catching the sun, making it stand out against the darker water behind.

Spider's web with nettle seeds