Sunday, 29 September 2013

29 September 2013: Pink Michaelmas Daisies

Michaelmas Daisies

Pink and white Michaelmas Daisies are growing on Pryors Field. They look pretty here, but they are an invasive species, kept under control to not spread further.

Friday, 27 September 2013

27 September 2013: Conkers

Conkers

There are plenty of conkers coming down - these here are from a group of horse chestnut trees near the Vale of Health Pond.

Tuesday, 24 September 2013

Saturday, 21 September 2013

21 September 2013: Sloes

Sloes

Sloes, the fruit of the blackthorn, are now ripening. Blackthorns can be found in the hedgerows on Hampstead Heath. These slows are growing on a tall shrub between the two Cohen's Fields, near the Goodison Fountain.

Friday, 20 September 2013

Wednesday, 4 September 2013

4 September 2013: Silver Maple

Silver Maple on the Tumulus Field

I believe this tree, which is at the top of the Tumulus Field, is a silver maple; it's one of the first to start changing colour.