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.
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Feeding time: sparrows once again
The weather recently has not been encouraging me to take long walks. So here one again is a set of pictures of the gang of sparrows which is dominating the garden bird feeders.
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Silk tassels: catkins at the max
The long silk tassel catkins of a garrya bush, probably now reached about their maximum extension.
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Coots: Perton, West Park
A lone coot standing in clear water by the inlet to the large pool at Perton, taking occasional drinks of the water and preening.
A pair of coots on the lake at West Park, swimming round in a tight circle, also taking occasional drinks of water.