1st March |
Original Hedgerow, leg1.
Snow overnight, with alternating snow and sun during the day. |
Two shots of Mnium hornum. The image on the right shows the water-filled immature capsule cap, which I'm convinced is used to enhance light directed towards the leaves and stems of the plants.
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When it's at this stage, it's easier to understand the link between Cleavers - Galium aparine - and the other members of the Galium family. |
This Starling paused on the rooftop, made a noise that perfectly imitated a kitten, and then flew off. |
The Common Field Speedwell - Veronica persica - has appeared. It's given as an all-year-rounder by the books, but I mostly see it in winter. Maybe it just gets over-shadowed later. |
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