Colin Varndell

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One of the most astonishing colours in nature is that of spindle berries in autumn as the pink seed cases split open to reveal the orange kernels inside.


Ladybirds go into hibernation this month.
A rich combination of hedgerow colours photographed in west Dorset.

A female common toad, discovered in the garden.

Porcelain toadstools on dead beech.

Autumn colour in beechwoods does not reach its peak before the end of October.
Early October and a young slow-worm basks on a piece of rusty metal.
Sweet chestnut fruits, before the squirrels and pheasants had found them
It is said that butchers used to keep their cutting blocks clean with sprigs of this native shrub.
Ripening sloe or backthorn berries will disappear before the end of the month.