Rail bridge and Birch tree
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Rail bridge and Birch tree by Ann Harrison as part of the Geograph project.
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Rail bridge and Birch tree
Image: © Ann Harrison Taken: 2 Apr 2008
From a distance the dark clumps on the tree look like birds nests. They are an example of Witch's Broom, which is common on this type of tree. It's like a growth or deformity, caused by a fungus and found on the downy Birch tree.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.662162
Longitude
-3.112195