Excited to seem more of this fine tree mutation, the so-called "witch's broom" created from on of life's little imperfections... a virus, moths, mites, something nasty in the woodshed, etc.  This time the glorious imperfection has struck lucky with juniper tree all top...

It's not every day I photograph cow dung but impressed by the glossy golden fungi on this evening's walk.   

 Rufus perching atop a rock with the help of her clingy little toe nails, the giant puppy to the rear (16 and 13 years old respectively)

 Found this old nest incorporating lichen and plastic - amazing how they weave all sorts of things into their artistry. 

A couple of years ago, whilst cutting back the garden hedges, I found abandoned nests lined with white fur.  On closer inspection, I saw it was...

 I've walked past this oddity many times in one of my hikes north of Madrid and yesterday decided to look up what it was. It's as if a branch from another kind of tree is growing out of it, with darker and denser leaves.  Anyhow, it is a mutation called witches' broom...