Cistus (rock rose) flowers just opening. The popular garden shrub is originally from the Mediterranean regions, but seems to thrive here in a wetter and cooler climate.
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Cistus, flowers opening
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New brooms
Three broom bushes with different flowers, all growing together so their flowers were juxtaposed before I moved in close, presumably planted for that effect in West Park.
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Cocky magpie
A magpie almost within reach, well aware of my presence, taking care, but not really worried or feeling any need to take evasive action.
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Spruce cones ripening
Cones from a spruce tree overlooking the West Park bandstand as they began to ripen. The tree is possibly a western hemlock spruce.
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Yellow iris, front garden
A yellow iris flower in a front garden, when it hadn’t quite fully opened last month.
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Hawthorn by canal (with reflection)
The canal near Compton. A hawthorn bush growing right by the edge of the water was covered with may blossom on May Day. The bush was then reflected in the almost calm water of the canal.