Green shield bug, a much darker green than when sighted earlier in the year. Showing how dark it was by contrast to the hazel leaf it was on, where the colour was fading in autumn.
White brain fungus
Three separate visits over the course of a fortnight for these pictures of some white brain fungus growing on a tree stump in front of St Jude’s Church.
Reclaiming a perch
Black-headed gull preening as it stands on a fallen branch in West Park lake. The branch it is using as a perch is one of those in the part of the lake favoured by the resident turtle, which has not been seen for some time now – hopefully hibernating.
Shaggy inkcap selection
Shaggy ink caps, sometimes also called lawyers wigs. Most of the ones featured here were recently emerged, but one had a cap which had almost completely deliquesced,
Paddling pigeon party
A small party of pigeons by the edge of the pool at West Park. Several of the birds standing in shallow water, taking care of their feathers.
Meadow Puffball
Meadow puffball, growing in short grass. Looked like something had been eating it.
