Wolves Wild

The name birdsfoot refers to the appearance of the small pods which will contain the seeds.

Greater knapweed flower. This one was near the summit of Barrow Hill, Pensnett.

This moth was conspicuous as a dark patch on the bright green leaf.

The butterfly was inconspicuous as it fed with its wings folded.

This snail was showing off its skills as a contortionist as it ate on a leaf.

The seeds of maples beginning to ripen. These were from two adjacent trees in Brueton Park, Solihull. The reddish tint to the wings of the tree below is a give-away of an ornamental variety. Given the location, the other is probably also ornamental.