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Reeds on a frosty day

Reeds on a frosty day

Remains of a clump of last year’s reeds, growing by the far bank of the canal at Compton at the start of the recent cold spell.

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More canal locks, snow

Wightwick Lock, snow

A distant view of Wightwick Lock in the recent snow. The one-time lock keeper’s cottage is behind the hedge and trees on the right.

Wightwick Lock, snow

Looking over the lock itself.

Wightwick Lock, snow

And from another angle.

Compton Lock, snow

The view looking across the length of Compton Lock.

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Three views of Wightwick Mill Lock with snow

Wightwick Mill Lock, snow

Wightwick Mill Lock, in the distance here.

Wightwick Mill Lock, snow

Closer

Wightwick Mill Lock, snow

The snow adds to the illusion that the lock is deep in the countryside.

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Clouded agarics under leylandiis

Clouded agaric under leylandiis

Clouded agaric mushrooms growing amid the debris of the leylandii trees they were growing under. Spotted when passing a front garden.

Clouded agaric under leylandiis

The ground under leylandiis often doesn’t have anything interesting to look at. Occasionally, as here, there are some determined fungi.

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Posh snowman

Posh snowman

Snowman by the road in Compton, complete with (snow) top hat, monocle and bow tie.

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These are mine

These are mine

The mistlethrush (previous post) decided it needed to cross the road to take up guard closer to its rowan berries.