Maximum temperature today 24C, minimum 13C. Raining lightly as I type this, the garden will be happy; 23km/h North-easterly winds with up to 51 km/h gusts.
I am slowly getting through the holiday photos!
I am slowly getting through the holiday photos!
House Sparrows (Passer domesticus) having fun.
Bumblebee on the lavender.
As above.
Cosmos and bee.
Autumn daffodil/crocus (Sternbergia lutea) and bee.
As above
Comos and Carpenter bee (Xylocopa violacea).
Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas).
As above.
Pampas with a few tall cosmos in front.
Last nights sunset....
and later the moon that has not quite reached full moon. (Camera handheld).
Busy in the kitchen, biscuits and apple and quince tart.
I see you have an appreciation for the tall grasses too. They are so eye catching. I am on my way to your house for a piece of that pie!
ReplyDeleteThe pampas is much smaller this year. It was getting far too big and we had about 3/4 of it removed earlier in the year. We had to get in a guy with a digger not easy! Enjoy your week Diane
DeleteGreat job on the baking!
ReplyDeleteThnaks I do not often bake but I do enjoy the results. Take care Diane
DeleteThose little birds splashing about brought a smile to my face. I love all your garden photos too. I wish I lived close enough to have tea and biscuits with you ;-) Have a wonderful week ahead Diane.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have tea and bisicuits with you though we only drink herbal tea. Enjoy your week Penny and keep well. Diane
DeleteI so enjoy your close shots, but that Pampas Grass is wonderful. I will always be reminded of SA when I see Cosmos.
ReplyDeleteThat is why I grow cosmos beause of the memories. Nothing much better than the roadsides full of cosmos. Take care and have a good week Diane
DeleteI LOVE the sparrows taking their bath and your bee photos, Diane. What a lovely sunset photo, too. Have a great day, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThat was probably the best sunset this year, or the best I have seen, Enjoy your week Diane
DeleteBeautiful captures of plants, flowers and critters. Stunning sunset! Delicious looking biscuits, apple tarts, etc. Have a beautiful new week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy, soon there will no insects around they all disappear for winter so I need to make the most of it while I can 😉 Hope you also have a good week. Diane
DeleteYou have really captured some magnificent sky shots.
ReplyDeleteI often miss sunsets now as our office is upstairs and we only have velox windows, I cannot see the skyline unless I am downstairs. This was a particularly good one though so I am glad I did not miss it. Cheers Diane
DeleteGosh you have been busy Diane. Sweet wee bathing sparrows.. busy bees and yummy biscuits plus gorgeous sunset.. nice work 💙💜
ReplyDeleteThanks Grace, I am always busy, not enough hours in the day to fit everything in!!!!! Tough being retired! Happy week Diane
DeleteGreat shots! The biscuits & tart look delicious.
ReplyDeleteThe biscuits have become one of our favourites, it is a French recipe. Take care Diane
DeleteBeautiful photo's, Diane. I love pampa grass!
ReplyDeleteDo you need my address to send me some of those delicious looking biscuits? They sure look yummy!
xoxo
LOL those biscuits are good. As I said above - The pampas is much smaller this year. It was getting far too big and we had about 3/4 of it removed earlier in the year. We had to get in a guy with a digger not easy! Keep well Diane xox
DeleteFabulous photos Diane, a lovely variety of different images.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise, hope all is well in your part of the world. Diane
DeleteGreat shots! You do excellent close-up work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda for the compliment, much appreciated. Enjoy your week Diane
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ReplyDeleteLove bird watching! Lily and I do it every morn on the deck! And WOW on the sunset! Nashville has amazing sunsets in the fall but our issue is that it is hard to catch them with all the wires that cross the roads. Been raining here for too days with more to start again later today. The cooler temps and the rain has got the trees to changing.
I wish I had more time to bird watch, I am sure I miss the odd visit from birds I do not normally see but I would never get anything done if I sat and watched them all day!! Than was a fab sunset, another thing I often miss as if in the office I do not see them!! We also have lots of wires around so I need to walk down the road a bit to miss most of them. Yes definitely cooling down :-((( Take care Diane
DeleteGreat pics, Diane! Love that moon shot, we had a beautiful full moon last night. Your biscuits and tart looks delicious. I've never baked with quince and should give it a go. Have a good rest of the week!
ReplyDeleteI love the flavour of quince Pam, but mostly I make jelly as we love it on roasts and other meals. Hooe you also have a good week, Diane
DeleteNot sure why I strayed from blogging! But it was such a joy to visit your lovely photos again! Thanks for your thoughts! Hope all is well with you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs!
Glad to know that all is well. take care and enjoy the rest of the week. Diane
DeleteGreat photos. I love the one of the sparrows taking a bath.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
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The birds are such fun to watch. Have a good day, Diane
DeleteSome great images there, Diane! That sunset is splendid, and it's good to know that you also are seeing Small Copper. Your apple and quince tart looks fabulous. Take good care - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteThanks Richard for taking the time out to visit and comment, much apreciated. Take care and best wishes Diane
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