Wildlife is flourishing in Swedenborg Square Orchard, as revealed by these stunning pictures by local photographer Tosca Yemoh. The orchard was created in 2013 by Trees for Cities for EastendHomes, and it hasn’t taken long for birds, mammals and insects to move in.
The cornfield annuals and other wild flowers planted beneath the trees create a riot of colour.
Common Poppy
Cornflower
The blossoming fruit trees and the colourful cornfield annuals beneath are great sources of nectar, and are a-buzz with a wide range of bees and butterflies.
Green-veined White
Honey Bee
Orange Tip
Blackbirds have nested successfully this year, as this juvenile indicates.
Grey Squirrels are frequent visitors to the orchard. This one found the nearby raised beds to its liking.
