Bumble bee visiting comfrey flowers 26 June 2013 by DavidBumble bee which was systematically visiting every flower on a comfrey plant.
Barley with a fly 25 June 2013 by DavidLooking into the edge of a field of barley which is just beginning to ripen.
Water snail on a reed leaf 25 June 2013 by DavidTiny water snail crawling along a leaf of a reed in a stream.
Carp mating 26 January 201924 June 2013 by DavidThe sound of vigorous thrashing in a shallow, reedy corner of Pool Hall water proved to be the result of some of the carp mating.There were several fish, though I couldn’t count how many.
Swallow on a line, Northycote 24 June 2013 by DavidSwallow taking a rest from catching insects, watching the world from the line crossing the yard at Northycote Farm.
Pair of buzzards in a cornfield 23 June 2013 by DavidPair of buzzards in a cornfield near Berkswell. The larger bird, on the left, is probably the female.
Fly and a bug on a nettle leaf 23 June 2013 by DavidFly and a (much smaller) bug, both standing on the same nettle leaf.
Flag irises, Northycote 22 June 2013 by DavidFlowering flag irises – these growing at the edge of the pond near the car park at Northycote Farm.
Heathy landscape, Cannock Chase 22 June 2013 by DavidView across one of the unforested areas on the Cannock Chase high ground. The bright green ground cover is whinberry; the white may be bog cotton – I didn’t get close enough for an identification.