The fur-like texture of pussy willow catkins. These were on a tree overhanging the West Park lake.
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Daffs, still not quite out
Lots of the daffodils are now in full flower, but this plant in Coppice Wood was taking a little longer for them to open.
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Webs, first of the year
Probably not the first webs of the year, actually, but the first ones I noticed. Right next to one another, with no signs of the spiders; catching the evening sunlight.
The next day there were strong wings, and no sign of the webs.
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Hairy Curtain Crust, Bantock Park
Hairy curtain crust, a common and year-round bracket fungus which grows on dead wood. These were on a fallen log in Bantock Park.
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Old Nursery pond in swampy surrounds
Went down to Old Nursery pond a few days ago to try to see if there were any signs of frog or newt spawn. After the recent prolonged heavy rains, the entire area was so swampy I couldn’t get a clear view of the water in the pond. Parts of the surrounding wood had been converted into extra pools.
Male blackbird sitting watchfully by the top of a fence, perhps waiting for an opening as a couple of others were prospecting a small lawn for food.