Broom it stopped us in our tracks as we approached from a different path.
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Dames Violet there's usually some white flowers among these - will check again next week.
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Canada Geese over the Barrow heading toward Winter Hill.
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Marsh Thistle
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Spear Thistle not in flower yet.
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Swan & Baby, she's keeping close to this one.
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A bit more work at the weir - another layer of stones.
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A trench has been dug behind the old wall, no sign of the Dippers.
Are Dame's Violet wild flowers? They look like a species I'd be happy to have growing in my garden!
ReplyDeletethey are usually garden escapees that turn up all over - this patch has been there a few years self seeding, they can reach 4-5 feet tall.
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