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Wood Sorrel and Lesser Celandine down the woods 5.5.18

Cow Green reservoir in Upper Teesdale 4.5.18

Xanthoria Parietina crustose lichen

Found this beautiful lichen growing on a fencepost massive it was. Was really surprised as usually see it growing down the woods on the trees it is Evernia Prunastri aka Oakmoss they used to use it to make perfume

You would think these were the same wildflower if you did not know. The first is Barren Strawberry and the second Wild Strawberry. They are two different wildflowers both in bloom down my favourite woods

The spring wildflowers have arrived down my favourite woods where I live. Mosschatel/Town Hall Clocks; Wood Anemones; Primroses, Dog Violets; Wood Sorrel

I agree it is a Willow Warbler the chiffchaff is very similar but they have darker legs. Nice find Suz

Thanks Peter Suz x

Tbanks Steve. Got some more photos but my browser is playing up so will try later Suz x

taken from my window in the snow

Happy New Year all Just some fungi taken down the Gaunless Valley Circular Walk woods. Great variety. Blusher Mushroom; Wood/Jelly/Jews Ears, not sure what the next one is. One after is an Olive Oysterling, Leafy Brain Fungus, Bracket fungus Ganoderm Applanatum, not sure of bottom corner one. Grissette and an Orange Birch Bolete. Healthy woods these

Low Force waterfall in Upper Teesdale 5.10.17

Just two today on a Hawkweed plant allowed to grow in the garden two lovely Hoverflies 26.9.17

Not rare, but pretty as anything Heath Speedwell growing on Cockfield Fell 24.9.17

It is amazing what you find growing near you. I found these two beautiful plants The first photo is of Bladder Campion, not rare in south of England but quite rare in the region where I live. The flower is usually found on alkaline/calcareous/chalk soils. Second pic is Great Burnet which waa once extremely common, but is sadly declining nationally. It doesn't look much, as it isn't showy like Bluebells or Orchids, but there is s..