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Shiny lords and ladies

Shiny lords and ladies

Lords and ladies (wild arum) berries glistening, bright and shiny, changing colours in their last stages of ripening at the start of the month.

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Feeding time: carrion crows, Compton Park

Feeding time: carrion crows, Compton Park

Two carrion crows in Compton Park. One, this year’s bird, the other one of the parents. The youngster tried, but failed, to cadge some food from the adult.

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Not in any rush

Not in any rush

Rushes on Compton Park pool, with their seeds forming a small cluster at the top of the tall, thin stems.

Not in any rush
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Water lilies with moorhens, Old Nursery Pond

Water lilies with moorhens, Old Nursery Pond

A moorhen parent, probably the mother, steps across the lily pads on Old Nursery Pond, leading four late-brood chicks towards the shelter of the more densely vegetated side.

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Water lilies alone, Old Nursery Pond

Water lilies alone, Old Nursery Pond

Floating, reflected whnever there’s open water, white water lilies on the calm water of Old nursery pond at the start of this month.

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Alkanet leaf with comma butterfly

Alkanet leaf with comma butterfly

A comma butterfly taking a pause from keeping itse4lf fuelled up and trying its best to ensure the continuity of the species, taking a rest on a sunny alkanet leaf.