Oak Galls

There are various types of gall and they are caused by a gall wasp that lays its eggs inside the acorn, causing it to mutate.  If you were to cut one of those galls open, you would find the wasp larva curled up inside.

My first day out with the woodland management volunteers this year. It was sunny and dry. We were clearing scrub and thinning saplings.  Taking photos gves you a good excuse to amble around watching other people work and preserve your energy.