Persistent heavy rain and melting snow mean lots of flooding, and plenty of puddles which are the right depth for pigeons to bathe in. These birds from West Park looked like they were having fun in the doubtless cold water.
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Winter fungi on a fallen log
Cluster of fungi growing on a fallen log by the gateway between the Paddock and the Railway Walk, looking like they are thriving despite the winter cold.
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Elf cups in moss, the Paddock
Scarlet elf cups growing amid verdant moss on fallen logs by the footpath in the Paddock in the Smestow Valley Nature Reserve.
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Hiding on the island, muscovy
Whenever I visit Perton, I look out for the resident muscovy duck on the lake. This time it was hiding out on the island, peeping out through low branches.
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Bluetit, holly bush
Bluetit high in a holly bush, its feathers all fluffed up to retain heat in the sub-zero temperature.
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Velvet shanks, just emerging
Velvet shanks mushrooms growing at the base of a tree in Finchfield.