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| Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) |
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| Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) |
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| Snowdrop variety (Galanthus nivalis) |
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| Algerian (Winter) Iris (Iris unguicularis) |
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| Black Hellebore/Christmas Rose (Helleborus niger) |
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| Black Hellebore |
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| Witch-hazel (Hamamelis) |
Claire had previously seen numerous snails 'hibernating' in the cracks of the wall supporting the bridge on Woodhouse Lane under the Bridgewater canal. We took a look to see if they were still there - and they were, perhaps about 100 of them. It seemed surprising to see them in such an exposed position. Perhaps there had been vegetation covering the wall when they chose the location. Interesting that these were all on a south west facing wall, with none on the opposite side of the road. A few more had chosen a spot near the top of the wall, above the road.
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| Garden Snail (Cornu aspersum) |
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| Garden Snail (Cornu aspersum) |
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| Garden Snail (Cornu aspersum) |
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| Winter sun lighting the Bridgewater Canal |
Claire Joures, Cathy and Mike Pettipher
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