At this time of year the beech trees in Friston forest cast a deep shade. Sunlight was streaming into the wood behind the beech trees above. What was causing this was a sorry sight for the Ash trees.
I imagine that it is caused by Chalara dieback of ash (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus)
For detailed info' see http://www.forestry.gov.uk/ashdieback
Greenfinches & Goldfinches feeding on a wildflower lawn, 20 January 2025, West Sussex, UK
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