Category: David

A dandelion flowering by the path in the Smestow Valley Nature Reserve. On the flower, a common nettle-tap moth was quite active as it probed down for nectar.

Pale blue petals of a forget me not, which was growing by the Railway Walk at Newbridge.

Delicate pink herb robert flowers. These were growing by Wightwick Mill lock.

A mass of flower buds on an elder bush, just about to open their tiny petals.

Jack by the hedge, otherwise known as mustard garlic. Common growing tall by hedgerows. It’s a favoured food pland for spring butterfly caterpillars. As the name implies, it does also have culinary uses for people.

Wild arum growing by the canal near Wightwick Mill Lock. The spathe, the long spike which carries the flowers, can just be seen peeping out of its protective surrounds.