#glapthorn

Oakmoss and shield lichens growing on a blackthorn branch, at Glapthorn Cow Pastures.

A spotted flycatcher, sheltering from the bad weather and looking for food amongst the trees, at Glapthorn Cow Pastures.

A black hairstreak butterfly feeding on sunlit bramble flowers, at Glapthorn Cow Pastures.

Cracks and silver patches in the bark of a silver birch tree, at Glapthorn Cow Pastures.

A shaggy ink cap mushroom sprouting amongst the grass at Glapthorn Cow Pastures.

Bright red berries on a black bryony vine, winding through blackthorn branches, at Glapthorn Cow Pastures.

Looking up into the canopy of a large ash tree, at Glapthorn Cow Pastures.

Bright yellow autumn leaves of a small field maple, amongst the green leaves of other trees, at Glapthorn Cow Pastures.