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Herons at the nest, Pendeford Mill

Herons at the nest, Pendeford Mill

A pair of herons on the tree with their nest during Pendeford Mill’s open day. The birds were probably caring for what were then young chicks.

Heron at the nest, Pendeford Mill

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Red chestnut flowers

Red chestnut flowers

Chestnut trees with red flowers are less common than those with the paler form. The row of trees behind the number 3 bus terminal at Castlecroft alternates the two types.

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Great tit on a twig, Northycote

Great tit on a twig, Northycote

A great tit perching on a twig as it checks that all is clear before it heads for the bird feeders at Northycote Farm.

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Buzzard and magpie sitting on a fence

Buzzard and magpie sitting on a fence

A buzzard and a magpie sitting on the same fence by the Smestow Brook at Wightwick.

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Otter signs

Otter slide

Visible signs of the otters living by the River Penk at Pendeford: a slide they use to get into the water, and some spraint.

Spraint

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Soay ram

Soay ram

Soay ram, which takes pride of place by the car park on Pendeford Mill LNR>

Soay ram