Wolves Wild

Bluebells beginning to open a few days ago. These were in a front garden, so almost certainly Spanish bluebells.

Tulips in the Dutch Garden at the back of Bantock House late last month, as they were just beginning to open

Round the edge of the tiny pond at Bantock Park, the marsh marigolds were in full flower recently.

One of the bulrush )reedmace) stems on the edge of the pond at Bantock Park. The seeds, which have developed from last year’s flowers, are attached to a feathery structure to help the wind disperse them. Birds peck at this feathery outer layer to get at the seeds below.

The turtle on West Park lake is back sunning itself on warm mornings. It’s been there. regularly reappearing for some years. Last year there was also brief appearance from a second, smaller turtle. Sadly, there’s been no further sign of it.

Yellow pollen on the male catkins of a pussy willow, this one overhanging the lake at West Park.