Wednesday 22 July 2015

Contented



For the moment the Melancholy Thistle looks to be just as contented as the other thistles. Admittedly there are not many of them. So far this summer I've only seen this one. The surroundings are dominated by bramble, leading those who see management as a kind of gardening to call for strong action in the interests of this and other species. Maybe when it looks a bit more miserable others will join the call.


The young stag is in a similar position. He's chosen to be in an area of dense bracken, doubtless feeling more secure there than out in the open. The cover he prefers is also subject to regular attacks from all sides, some just words, but at other times with serious weaponry.

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