English Longhorn calf resting in the summer heat in esrly August, one of the traditional breeds livestonck on mary Arden’s Farm, Wilmcote.
Broad-leaved helleborine, Baggeridge, another view
Another view of the road-leaved helleborine, a woodland orchid, growing on the edge of Lydiates Wood, Baggeridge Country Park. Pictures taken early August, just before the plant was to come into flower.
Russula species, Himley Plantation
Russula (brittlegill) mushrooms, species not identified, under the trees of Himley Plantation. A group of fungi which often have strongly coloured caps.
Mullein flowers, bumblebee visiting
Mullein flowers growing by a footpath as a bumblebee was visiting.
Swans approaching, Avon
Pen (female swan) and two half-grown cygnets approaching me, swimming on the Avon just north of Stratford.
Spiky teazle flowers
Spiky teazle flowers, viewed from above. They were growing on a plant which, unusually, reached only to waist level.
