Dark female muscovy duck which put in a brief appearence by the West Park lake recently. Saw it once, with no sign on subsequent days.
Hazelnuts, unripe
Hazelnuts developing on a young bush. Likely to be taken by a grey squirrel and eaten while they are still unripe.
Flocks of goslings, Broad Street Basin
Two flocks of goslings by the lock keeper’s cottage at Broad Street Basin. At least twenty in each of the groups.
Both sets well grown, but the first still in their juvenile down, now very scruffy looking. The second group feathered, actually looked like adults from a distance, and like half-size scale model adults at a closer view.
Each of the neighbouring flocks was being shepherded by four adult Canada geese.
Large red damselfly resting on oak leaf
It’s a large red damselfly. It’s resting on an oak leaf. Casting a nice, crisp shadow as well in the bright sunlight.
Pineapple broom flowers
Flowers on a pineapple broom, from a neighbouring garden.
Scarlet tiger moth on pavement
Remains of a scarlet tiger moth, found on the pavement last week. Yesterday, a live one paid a brief visit to the garden: pictures soon.