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Crow on the lookout

Crow on the lookout

This crow was prospecting the ground near the lake at Perton in search of something to eat.

Crow on the lookout

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Pair of mallards

Pair of mallards

Many birds are now paired up for the spring, including these ducks on the canal near Wombourne.

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Views of a rookery

Rookery

Views looking up into one of the largest and noisiest rookeries locally, near Seisdon.

Rookery

Rookery

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Pine cone with algae

Pine cone with algae

This pine cone had presumably been lying on the ground for some time in Beckbury churchyard, then disturbed to part-reveal the side which had been towards the ground.

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Furry thistle

Furry thistle

The leaves of this thistle were covered with a downy growth which looked like downy fur. I think the brownish speckles were at the base of the long thorns.

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Dead wren

Dead wren

Possibly killed by one of the neighbourhood cats, although there were no obvious signs of violence.

Dead wren