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Dandelion, Cartland Craigs
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Lanarkshire
The name Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) comes from the from French dent-de-lion, meaning "lion's tooth" and refers to the jagged shape of the leaves. This photo was taken at Cartland Craigs National Nature Reserve, South Lanarkshire.
23 April 2017
Wood sorrel, Cartland Craigs
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Lanarkshire
Wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella), Cartland Craigs National Nature Reserve, South Lanarkshire
23 April 2017
Wood sorrel, Cartland Craigs
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Lanarkshire
Wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella), Cartland Craigs National Nature Reserve, South Lanarkshire
23 April 2017
Town Hall Clock or Moschatel, Cartland Craigs
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Lanarkshire
Town Hall Clock or Moschatel (Adoxa moschatellina), Cartland Craigs National Nature Reserve, South Lanarkshire. It is a native perennial, carpet-forming plant up to 15cm tall. Flowering stems are erect, with 2 opposite leaves. Leaves are arranged in threes and long-stalked. It is often found in damp, shaded woodland, banks of rivers and streams and shaded hedge banks. It flowers in spring.
23 April 2017
Dipper with food in its beak, Mouse Water
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Lanarkshire
Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) with food in its beak, showing evidence of breeding, Mouse Water, Cartland Craigs National Nature Reserve, South Lanarkshire
23 April 2017
Greater Woodrush, Cartland Craigs
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Lanarkshire
Greater Woodrush (Luzula sylvatica), Cartland Craigs National Nature Reserve, South Lanarkshire
23 April 2017
Greater Stitchwort, Cartland Craigs
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Lanarkshire
Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) flowers, Cartland Craigs National Nature Reserve, South Lanarkshire. Also known as Star-of-Bethlehem, this woodland flower is a good source of spring nectar to bees, butterflies and moths.
23 April 2017
Red Campion, Cartland Craigs
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Lanarkshire
Red Campion (Silene dioica) is an ancient woodland indicator and can often be found in shaded woodlands during or not long after Bluebells have finished flowering. It is an important food source for invertebrates and is often mentioned in mythology. This photo was taken in Cartland Craigs National Nature Reserve, South Lanarkshire.
23 April 2017
Red Campion, Cartland Craigs
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Lanarkshire
Red Campion (Silene dioica) is an ancient woodland indicator and can often be found in shaded woodlands during or not long after Bluebells have finished flowering. It is an important food source for invertebrates and is often mentioned in mythology. This photo was taken in Cartland Craigs National Nature Reserve, South Lanarkshire.
23 April 2017
Lesser Black-backed gulls in flight and Ailsa Craig
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Firth of Clyde - Ailsa Craig scenery, plants and animals
Lesser Black-backed gulls (Larus fuscus) in flight and Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clyde
