Autumn colours: the dark red of a fallen maple leaf in Wightwick Manor garden.
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Two male common darter dragonflies, each in flight partolling their territory on Wightwick Manor pond.
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Reflection, autumn: liquidambar
Reflection of a liquidambar tree, its leaves turning to autumn colours, seen in the still water of Wightwick Manor pond.
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Honeysuckle, berries, flower
Cluster of honeysuckle berries looking almost ripe, and a flower on a neighbouring twig of a plant in a hedge on the Bridgnorth road.
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Just resting, fish
Large fish in the pool in Wightwick Manor garden, staying in one position just below the surface of the water. Just gently moving fins to keep a flow of water over its gills.
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Common darters, Wightwick Manor pond
Heritage Open Day at Wightwick Manor, the ponds with a population of male common darter dragonflies in double figures. They were spending most of their time flying, defending their territory of a stretch of shoreline and the adjoining water. Occasionally, one or another would be easier to view as they paused to rest on a leaf, like the tow which feature in this set.