Categories David Common darter on the boardwalk Post author By David Post date 11 August 2021 Common darter dragonfly on the boardwalk of the footbridge over the Compton Park pool. This is a male, the females have a greenish body.
Categories David Fading to grey Post author By David Post date 11 August 2021 Black-headed gulls from the flock at West Park. The black feathers on the head are going as they moult from their summer plumage,
Categories David Robin, Wightwick Mil Lock Post author By David Post date 10 August 2021 Robin on the wall protecting the overflow by Wightwick Mill Lock, waiting for us to pass so it could grab a morsel from the path.
Categories David Watching a gate Post author By David Post date 10 August 2021 Gatekeeper butterfly, resting on a hedge.
Categories David Swan family, near Wightwick Mill Lock Post author By David Post date 9 August 2021 Swan family by the canal. The cob (adult male) dozing by Wightwick Mill Lock. The pen (adult female) and cygnets on the water some distance away.
Categories David Common darter resting on bulrush leaf Post author By David Post date 9 August 2021 Common darter dragonfly resting on a bulrush leaf on the Compton Park pond. This is a male. The females are greenish where the males are red-orange.