Moorhen nibbling at the vegetation in a patch of reeds at the edge of the canal near Compton, in what it might have chosen as its nesting area.
Young heron, Compton lock, taking off
The young heron from yesterday’s post, seconds later. Another man coming down the canal towpath, dog on lead. The heron finally decides it has had enough. Takes off, and rises over Compton lock as it heads for a less disturbed spot.
Greater celandine flowers, flower buds
Greater celandine flowers just starting to open. Some still just buds. From a small patch which grow every year by the path alongside the canal at Wightwick lock.
Young heron fishing, Compton lock
Young heron standing by the canal below Compton lock, looking for fish. Someone cam along with a dog, and as they passed, the heron flew across to stand on the bank with the path.
Ground ivy by canal, opposite Wildside
Ground ivy in flower. These were growing on the bank leading up to Hawthorn Wood, almost directly opposite the Wildside Centre.
Garlic mustard, Bantock Park
Jack by the hedge, also known as garlic mustard, is having a good year this year. These were in Bantock Park.
