Earth star species are among the fungi types which can be found right through the winter, collared earth stars being the commonest type. This one, seen from above and in profile, was in one of the beds in the Castle Grounds, Bridgnorth.
Young goosander, seeing off other birds, Bridgnorth
The goosander swimming in the Severn by Bridgnorth was surrounded by several mallards and gulls doing the same. Here it was forcefully telling them to keep out of its personal space (it worked).
Young goosander down below, Bridgnorth
Young goosander, one of two which spent some days near the Bylet at Bridgnorth last month. Here it was swimming upstream on the Severn, down below where I was standing on the bank. Its speed was matching that of the current, letting me take this series of shots.
Before the leaves fell: Japanese acer, West Park
The autumn leaves are now almost finished. These pictures of one of the Japanese acers from West Park were taken before they had all fallen.
Egyptian goose: strutting at the shore
Another visit to West Park, once again the Egyptian goose was there, strutting along the shore of the lake, hoping to be given bread but ready to escape onto the water if necessary.
Coral fungus, Castle Grounds, Bridgnorth
Not underwater on a tropical reef, but in the beds of the Castle Grounds at Bridgnorth. This coral fungus species sends up its fruiting bodies in the same area in the late autumn every year.