This moorhen was at Carr lane pond in Prescot. It had 3 chicks but was just taking a break from its parental responsibilities under some overhanging trees on the edge of the pond.
This tiny green orb spider was in the garden today. It has some sort of parasite attached to its abdomen.
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Oddly, many years ago I took this picture - http://www.surfbirds.com/media/gallery_photos/20050514122450.jpg - of a spider that seems to be the same species, also with a parasite in the same place...
The spider is so small (about 5mm) I only noticed the parasite when looking at the photos.
Steve
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