Heron standing on a dead tree on West Park lake, master of all it surveys. A couple of days earlier I’d been cutting through the park without a camera. Two herons were standing on the same tree, about as far apart as possible, each seemingly trying to stare out the other. This one would seem to have won the contest.
Female common darter dragonfly soaking up the sun while at rest on the railing of the footbridge over the pool at Compton Park, just a few yards distant from the male in the previous post. The insect was aware of my presence, but seemed unworried.
Male common darter dragonfly at rest on the decking of the footbridge over the pool at Compton Park recently, basking in the lunchtime sun. Up to three males of this species have been sharing the decking nearest the open water, each claiming a different portion as part of their territory.
Carrion crow up overhead in a tree by the canal at Wightwick, constantly surveying the area.
Nettle bending over, heavy with the mass of ripening seed.
Egyptian goose on the lake at West Park, standing on the shore of the island. The goose preened its chest feathers, then repeatedly bent its head forward to take a drink from the lake.