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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. |
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Ladybirds go into hibernation this month. |
A rich combination of hedgerow colours photographed in west Dorset.
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A female common toad, discovered in the garden. |
Porcelain toadstools on dead beech. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Ripening sloe or backthorn
berries will disappear before the end of the month. |
