Willow storm

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In the stillest air

catkins shed their fluffy seeds

carpeting the path

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by Scooj

Connecting with nature

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Global bio-blitz

city nature challenge and

iNaturalist

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by Scooj

* this long weekend is the city nature challenge. An opportunity for citizens to photograph and record species they see, all done through the iNaturalist app. In short, the city with the most species recorded from 29 April to 2 May wins. A great way to engage with and look out for nature.

https://citynaturechallenge.org/

Speckled Wood

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Long overwintered

breaking cover in the spring

seeking sun and warmth

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Textures

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Nature’s assemblage

communion, harmony

our beautiful world

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by Scooj

He rests on them

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On first inspection

there is nothing to see here

take a closer look

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by Scooj

On admiring the modest but beautiful flowers of the laurel.

If you build it…

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Bird feeder installed

unseen, ignored for four days

and now the birds come

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by Scooj

Magnolia spring

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From a standing start

pink buds burst in profusion

on woody branches

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by Scooj

Nature

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The soil we stand on

food and drink, the air we breathe

habitats, wildlife

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we are dependent on it

it is dependent on us

Hexagon

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Clearing the attic

evidence of visitors

wasp architecture

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by Scooj

Great spotted woodpecker

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Spotted visitor

in the Paulowonia tree

a sight for sore eyes.

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by Scooj