Saturday 31 August 2019

Warburg Reserve, Bix. Friday 30th August 2019

Bullfinch - juvenile male.
Willow Warbler
Small Heath Butterfly

No idea on the name of this plant growing in the nature reserve
meadow all alone. Rose type leaves and thorns with pom pom type flower head.
Approx 12cms in height.

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  1. Jeremy Dexter1 September 2019 at 08:49

    This is called robin’s pincushion as is caused by the larva of a gall wasp distorting the growth of a rose bud.

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  2. Unknown1 September 2019 at 15:37

    Goodness me. You learn something new everyday of your life. Many thanks.

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