Saturday, July 1, 2017

01/07/2017 Nigel takes a trip to town and I walked around the garden.

Maximum temperature 19C, minimum 9C.  19 km/h NW chilly winds, 25 km/h gusts. 8 mm rain measured this morning. 
Nigel said the market was very busy - tourist season!

The Canadian wood carvers are returning this year...

as above

the factory is growing...

see last entry 14 June.

Calendula and Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)...

As above.

Calendula and small unidentified bug....

Similar bug on a weed!

Bumble bee on the lavender.

Wasp on the origanum.

Californian poppy.

11 comments:

  1. Gorgeous photos, Diane! Yes, tourist season is here!

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    1. The crowds are everywhere thankfully we live in a small hamlet, so although it effects us shopping, it does not intrude on our home life. Keep well Diane

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  2. I just LOVE your bee photos!!! So pretty and I feel so bad that the bees are declining in so many places. Hopefully, they can make a comeback.

    Have a lovely weekend and week to come, G

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    1. Many thanks Geraldine, yes it is more than sad about the decline in our pollinators but hopefully they will improve with care. Have a good week also Diane

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  3. It's Canada's 150th birthday. Maybe those Canadian carvers will do something special. Vive Le Canada! Vive La France!

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    1. It will be interesting to see, I think they start on Tuesday but I am nor sure. Will have to pop down and see what is going on. Diane

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  4. I like the bench done by the wood carvers. Beautiful blooms and insects. Have a happy day!

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    1. Ha ha Nancy, the wood carvers have not arrived yet, think that bench is so they can reach the top! Have a good day Diane

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  5. Not so much rain as yesterday Diane and only 10 degrees difference between you low and top temperatures, that happens here a lot too. Another super series of images, excellent macros.

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    1. Thanks Grace. 10 C is a huge difference to us..... But a week ago we were close to 40C and now under 20C. We have been back to wearing jerseys!!! Hope you have a good week Diane

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  6. As always your flowers and insect photos are amazing. Will be interesting to see what the wood carvers make out of that huge stump.

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