Finally got around to taking a few test shots using the “macro” function on my moby lens. Not yet time to retire my proer camera, but I suppose I shou8ld remember to use this alternative when there’s an interesting subject ant the actual camera’s at home.
(Eristalis pertinax), tapered drone flies, a large species of hoverfly, feeding on ragwort flowers.
Old man’s beard, sometimes also called traveller’s joy, flowers and flower buds. The resemblance to beards comes in winter, with the long silky hairs on the seeds.
Mistlethrush which has a territory including one of the areas of short grass by the West Park bandstand. Quite often in the early mornings, the bird can be seen inspecting the grass in this area for things to eat.
A Flower bud, a flower and a seed head from the same garden poppy.
Heron on one of the regular West Park perches, a willow on one of the islands in the lake.
The tree was blown over by winter gales a long time ago, but seemed to continue to thrive. This year, for the first time, it has only put out a little foliage.