Roe deer

 

Two innocent fawns

break cover in the lane, sweet

and vulnerable.

 

by Scooj

Fledgling fodder

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A convulsing mass

of tiny caterpillars;

great peril awaits.

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by Scooj

Rose chafer

 

Emerald thunder

crashing through the shrubbery

sweet sound of summer.

 

by Scooj

1519. Stokes Croft, Full Moon (2)

Since Aspire left Bristol for London, it is always such a pleasant surprise to see a new piece by him, because it is always just so unexpected. I guess when he was here, I just took it for granted that there would be a regular supply of amazing birds from this extraordinary artist – now, every single one is treasured as a very special and rare gift.

Aspire, Stokes Croft, Bristol, May 2018
Aspire, Stokes Croft, Bristol, May 2018

This beautiful kingfisher is on one of the boards outside the Full Moon pub in Stokes Croft, and I think it might have been done as part of a special event held there, although, I have been away a lot recently and missed it. As always, Aspire never disappoints and the slightly blurred appearance of the bird and the background give a feel for natural movement which brings the piece alive. Still loving his trademark pixels. Stunning piece.

Swifts

 

Familiar screech

decorating whitened skies;

a British summer.

 

by Scooj

Once common

 

Hear cheeky chirpy

house sparrows doing their thing

red list remainers.

 

by Scooj

Unexpected joy

.

Unusual find

beneath the garden decking;

secluded wren nest.

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by Scooj

Nuthatch

 

Atop a tall ash

against a backdrop of blue

I catch a nuthatch.

 

by Scooj

Archetype

 

In ancient woodland

ferns unfurl and bluebells thrive;

late afternoon sun.

 

by Scooj

Orange tip

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Frenetic flight path

grabs my attention and then

those orange wing tips.

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by Scooj