Flies gathering on one of the leaves floating tn the Compton Park pool. Final picture is the original image, the others are cropped to focus on individual insects.
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Climbing on its log, West Park turtle
The West Park turtle, still seems to be thriving. Here seen in the morning, climbing on to its favourite log, getting in position to rest in the sun for most of the day.
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Ugly ducklings
This year’s two West Park cygnets are still thriving. They’re not yet beginning to get adult plumage, but their down no longer has that just hatched cuteness. Instead, they are at what is presumably the ugly duckling stage. If so, it’s ugly ducklings which are already much bigger than adult mallards.
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Teazles, finally in flower
Teazles from the poolside vegetation patch by the Compton Park pool, finally beginning to flower.
Square-headed wasp – subtribe Crabronina, resting on a lichen-covered tree trunk, West Park.
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Nuts, fruits, berries: not ripe yet
A random selection of unripe berries, fruits and nuts I’ve come across on my exercise walks in the last few weeks.