The first two birds were resting on the ground, seemingly unconcerned whenever anyone passed close by. One was only inches away from the path the other was actually on.
This one’s nest was also very close at hand, not far from the edge of the lake.
Successive stages in the opening of buds of wild garlic flowers.
From different plants on the same patch by the side of the Smestow Valley LNR Railway Walk, pictured in mid-April.
Wild garlic – also known as ramsom – is best traced by its smell, which can be decidedly strong on a warm, sunny day in the flowering season.
Video, mainly of birds at a garden bird table and feeder over the winter months.