Peake-o-matic

Some sort of fungus, Jeremy? Very cool pictures. Fun puzzle.
 

I saw the exact same things on a tree trunk at my local National Trust estate - I have no idea what they are, apart from being fungal, but they are very cleverly disguised as bird droppings! (and they say nature isn't clever... hrmph!)
 

I thought it was some cat hiding in a tree with its legs sticking out...yes, I know...haven't quite worked out the logistics for this yet...but it is what came into my brain first.

Glad you're back, Jeremy. I'll be interested to see what develops.
 

Very clever photo and poem combo.
 

Thanks for these comments. I thought I would have sunk into obscurity by now.i haven't been a very diligent blogger lately.

Annie- It is some sort of fungus. Still trying to find out which.

Vintagepretty- never thought of bird droppings. Who said nature isn't clever?!

Clare- Easily confused with a cat, obviously.... I wonder what will develop too, but it's best to expect little of interest.

Paris,m'dear- Merci beaucoup. I think you hit he nail on the head.
 

Wonderful post, Jeremy. You're just a multi-talented guy!
 

I've just looked through your photographs. Fabulous. Clear, bold, yet sort of quirky. Great combination. I dont know your part of the world but you've created a fascinating glimpse of it. Enjoyed them.
 

Thanks Biene, I couldn't agree more!

Jan, I'm glad you liked them. Thanks for looking.