Yew berries

Yew

These yew berries don’t just look beautiful. They appear good enough to eat. But, like virtually every part of the tree, they are poisonous.

Common funnel cap

Common funnel cap

This toadstool was growing in heavy shade under leylandii.

The ones below, pictured at the same time, were a couple of days old.

Common funnel cap

Red Admiral

Red Admiral

This red admiral looked in fine shape as it was feeding on ivy flowers yesterday, even though this week is the last one when this species is normally seen in Britain.

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Heron

This heron was fishing from the signpost at the junction between the Staffs & Worcs and the Shropshire Union canals

Cortinarius

Cortinarius

This little toadstool had already provided a hearty meal for several small creatures.