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Turtle and two geese

Turtle and two geese

Another sunny day in West Park, and the turtle once again out sunning itself on its fallen log. This time, it was joined by two Canada geese standing out of the water.

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Tiny beetle, long antennae

Tiny beetle, long antennae

This tiny beetle was walking around on a leaf, possibly eating some of the grains of pollen which had fallen there. One of many beetle species with antennae which are very long in proportion to their bodies.

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Goose, dripping

Goose, dripping

This Canada goose had just completely submerged in West Park lake, before swimming off at high speed.

Goose, dripping
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Turtle – video short

The turtle which has been living in the lake in West Park, Wolverhampton for at least five years.

A short video taken the same morning as the still images posted here.

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Diving again

Diving again

A male tufted duck on West Park lake. As ever, proving quite hard to photograph, because it seems to dive as soon as I get it into focus.

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Whites: star magnolia

Whites: star magnolia

The well-separated petals of fully open star magnolia flowers, with their delicate scent.

Whites: star magnolia