Gone fishin’ – little grebe, Compton

Gone fishin' - little grebe, Compton

Little grebe at a favoured spot on the canal, directly below Compton Lock. It was diving for fish a couple of times a minute, and seemed to be coming up with a small one every time.

Old oak, Barley Field

Old oak, Barley Field

An old oak tree forming part of the border of the Smestow Valley Nature Reserve’s Barley Field.

Castle and church, Bridgnorth

Castle and church, Bridgnorth

The leaning remains of Bridgnorth Castle, with St Mary Magdalene’s Church behind, seen from within the Castle Grounds park in the town.