The Fragile Dandelion

How often is an interesting picture right under your feet.

This fragile Dandelion was just waiting for a gust of wind.

If you want an interesting image, take loads of pictures and look at things from a different angle and distance.
Did you know that the seeds are often carried as many as 5 miles from their origin!
The name dandelion is taken from the French word “dent de lion” meaning lion’s tooth, referring to the coarsely-toothed leaves.

Female Reed Bunting

Another first for me at Bourne Bottom is this Female Reed Bunting. I wasn't sure what it was at the time but the great thing about taking a picture is that when you get home Google comes to the rescue. I think the beak shape and head markings help with ID.

Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo)

This Buzzard normally roosts on the edge of a nearby wood easily seen from the reserve path. I shot this picture as it flew overhead whilst being chased by two carrion crows. As usual the crows won and the Buzzard disappeared over the horizon.

Common Buzzard flying over Bourne Bottom, Poole, Dorset. 01/11/2011