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Marigold flowers after rain

Marigold in flower

Two views of marigolds flowering which I noticed recently.

Marigold in flower

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Unripe elderberries

Unripe elderberries

One of the berries at the top of the image is just beginning to ripen, adding a dash of colour to the image.

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Artichoke flowering

Artichoke flowering

An artichoke flower, looking very like a thistle.

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Himalayan balsam flowers

Himalayan balsam flowers

A tall introduced plant which prefers to grow in damp places, Himalayan balsam is often found growing in clumps near the canals locally.

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Blushing rosette fungus

Blushing rosette fungus

A fungus which grows in a clump from buried wood. “Blushing” because sometimes has a pinkish colour.

Blushing rosette fungus

The first two pictures are of the same clump from different directions. The other image is of an older clump.

Blushing rosette fungus

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Please feed me

Please feed me

Many of the squirrels in West Park are now so used to being fed that they solicit food. This one has learnt that sitting up and begging can be an effective technique.