Moo

No animals were hurt in the making of this picture! Seen on Oxford Rd, Manchester.

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Media City

A night time view of some of the new buildings at Salford's Media City development, Salford Quays.

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Harlequin Ladybird larva

On an Irlam garden wall. I believe this to be the larva of the Harlequin Ladybird, Harmonia axyridis. A recently arrived invasive species, this insect has spread rapidly north and westwards since first sightings in the southeast of the UK.

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River Medlock

Here in Manchester, where Princess Street becomes Brook Street, the River Medlock emerges from a culvert that has taken it below this part of the city centre. At first sight it seems devoid of life and dead save for a few marginal weeds. Closer inspection reveals the presence of many little fish. They were easy to see around the sandy area near the tyre.

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Geological Garden

Another view of the rock specimens in the geological garden of Manchester Museum. Located on Bridgeford Street, Manchester.

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