Cones from a spruce tree overlooking the West Park bandstand as they began to ripen. The tree is possibly a western hemlock spruce.
Yellow iris, front garden
A yellow iris flower in a front garden, when it hadn’t quite fully opened last month.
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.
West Park Views, May 2024
A few shots grabbed during a short walk in West Park, Wolverhampton in May 2024.
A magpie gathers a long twig for its nest, while another quarters the ground for invertebrates to eat. A squirrel sits up, begging for food. Recently hatched goslings nibble among short grass.
Common garden spiders, recently hatched
Little tiny spiders, moving round on two webs on the same honesty plant. They were baby common garden spiders (sometimes called cross spiders from marks prominent on adult females) and must have been very recently hatched when I spotted them.
Red chestnuts
Red horse chestnut flowers, arranged in their so-called candelabra, early last month.




