Soay ram, which takes pride of place by the car park on Pendeford Mill LNR>
Red campion, Pendeford Mill
Red campion growing by one of the footpaths at the Pendeford Mill LNR.
Fungus on a fallen tree
Fungus in Coppice Wood, possibly Stereum rameale. The tree it was growing on had fallen into a swampy area, so I couldn’t get very close to inspect it better.
Small white butterfly on a dead nettle leaf
Small white butterfly settled on a dead nettle leaf, where it stayed for some time.
In a wildflower meadow
Cowslips and what may be an exotic grass growing in the wildflower meadow at Pendeford Mill.
Large lake, Pendeford Mill LNR
Largest of the pools at Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve. There is a heronry on the left shore and the island.
Fern opening, Northycote
Two partly-uncurled stems of a fern in the woods at Northycote Farm.
Bluebells, Pendeford Mill LNR
Most of the bluebells I’ve seen haven’t been very impressive this year. The best were in the woods at Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve, on its open day.
Peacock butterfly on a dandelion
Peacock butterfly with ragged wings eating from a dandelion in Barley Field.
Snake’s head fritillary, Northycote
Snake’s head fritillary, one of several growing in the grassy area by the path approaching Berry Brook at Northycote Farm.