A mass of ivy leaves, their rims sprouting ice crystals on a frosty morning, with lighter sprinkings of crystals across the width of the leaves.
Goosander pair, Bridgnorth – male
The male half of the goosander pair on the Severn at Bridgnorth, trailing some yards behind the female as they swam across the swollen river.
Common inkcap clump.iced
Clump of common inkcap mushrooms growing on a tree-stump, iced on a frosty morning in the Albrighton and Donington Local Nature Reserve.
Goosander pair, Bridgnorth – female
There was a goosander pair swimming in the Severn by the Bylet at Bridgnorth. Here is the female leading the way across the river, occasionally pausing to pay a little attention to her plumage.
Candlesnuff fungus in hollow of stump
Candlesnuff fungus growing deep in hollow of a tree stump by the Railway Walk at Newbridge.
Heron heading off, Doxey
heron which had been right down by the River Sow on Doxey Marsh, probably fishing. It spotted me before I noticed it, so it took off heading for less disturbed parts of the reserve.