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Slim magpie on old tree stump, West Park

Slim magpie on old tree stump, West Park

Slim-looking magpie standing on a well-rotted old tree stump in West Park recently. Although I was looking from behind, it was still watching me warily.

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Raven overhead, Shrewsbury

Raven overhead, Shrewsbury

Raven flying across the river near Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury, recently.

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Cormorant flying up and down river, Shrewsbury

Cormorant flying

Cormorant flying upstream above the Severn at Shrewsbury. The bird got a little past me, turned around, and headed off back downriver.

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Small yellow fungus on tree stump, Castle Grounds, Bridgnorth

Small yellow fungus on tree stump, Castle Grounds, Bridgnorth

Small yellow fungi growing from the lichen-covered cut surface of a tree stump in Bridgnorth’s Castle Grounds recently.

Small yellow fungus on tree stump, Castle Grounds, Bridgnorth

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Goosander taking off, Shrewsbury

Goosander taking off, Shrewsbury

Goosander drake taking off from the water to head a short distance upstream to an alternative fishing spot on the Severn at Shrewsbury.

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Lichen growing on a painted metal fence

Lichen growing on a painted metal fence

Lichens have an amazing ability to grow in the most unlikely places, but usually on some form of natural substrate, even if it is the most unpromissing seeming bare rock. These lichens were thriving on the paintwork of a sturdy metal fence.