In autumn the berries of the Common Hawthorn ripen and their deep red colour is a feature of hedgerows and the countryside in the UK.

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In autumn the berries of the Common Hawthorn ripen and their deep red colour is a feature of hedgerows and the countryside in the UK. They are a vital source of food for wildlife.

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Location: Clitheroe, Lancs, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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