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Pyrocanthus berries by a towpath

Pyrocanthus berries by a towpath

Mass of pyrocanthus berries on a shrub growing by the canal towpath at Compton. The berries are more often bright red, but this bush’s variety was golden dome.

Pyrocanthus berries by a towpath

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Collared earthstars, Castlecroft

Collared earthstar, Castlecroft

Collared earthstar fungi, growing beside the towpath at Castlecroft. I’ve not been able to get out there recently: these were under the hedge two years back.

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Common darter at rest on leaf

Common darter at rest on leaf

Common darter dragonfly resting on a leaf at the edge of the pond where it had its territory. This one was in the garden at Wightwick Manor, back in September 2013.

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Moorhen, leg outstretched

Moorhen, leg outstretched

One of the moorhens on West Park lake, balancing on one leg on the board at the edge of the lake, with the other leg outstretched as far as possible.

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Love lies bleeding, flowering, Bantock Park

Love lies bleeding, flowering, Bantock Park

A touch of brightness for Boxing Day. Tassles of love lies bleeding flowers in Bantock Park back in August.

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Bears

Bear, Berlin

Representations of bears, some more life like than others. Variously from around Berlin, where they are the symbol of the city; from in St Mary’s Church, Warwick, and outside a shop in Exeter.

Bear, St Mary's Church, Warwick