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witches broom avery hill park


witches broom avery hill park



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I came across this witches broom while looking for mistletoe in and around Eltham before Christmas. A friend told me what it was. When I passed, it was occupied by starlings who were making a huge racket and I thought it might be some sort of communal nest. I wonder if any animals use them for nesting purposes?

22 Jan, 2009

 

Great photos Ive seen witches broom on trees near me but never this big ,welcome to GOY

22 Jan, 2009

 

What tree is it ? and a close up of the broom would be useful

22 Jan, 2009

 

Have added a close-up to my pix; any information is welcome as I write a wildlife column for the local paper. I think it's a horse chestnut.

22 Jan, 2009

 

If it is a horse chestnut might be worth getting some material and have it propagated, would have to be propagated by grafting though.

22 Jan, 2009

 

That is one Huge witches broom.......

22 Jan, 2009

 

Very interesting :o)

22 Jan, 2009

 

brilliant photo, welcome to GOY

22 Jan, 2009



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