Thursday, June 8, 2017

08/07/2017 A brief visit around the garden, going out later.

Maximum temperature 25C, minimum 10C.  22 km/h SW wind, 26 km/h gusts.  Dry so far but storms expected tonight.
Check out that hair style :-) Great tit ( Parus major)

House sparrows (Passer domesticus) and Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus).  You realise when they are together just how small the Blue Tit is!

Paddling but not being very brave LOL.

Rose, spot the ladybird on the bud and the hoverfly..

and a little closer...

as above.

Speckled Wood.

The chafer again eating our flowers!!

The potatoes are just coming into flower. Spot the unknown beetle.

Dianthus.

Lavender.

and medlar, the only fruit in the garden that survives what ever the weather does!!!
Its a hassle, but wow it makes great medlar jelly.

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12 comments:

  1. Anne in OxfordshireJune 8, 2017 at 5:33 PM

    Good afternoon Diane ..As usual your Garden and Nature photos are amazing. I just had a good look back over your posts, sorry I have been absent for a while . I now have my laptop with me . Take care xox

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    1. RhodesiaJune 9, 2017 at 9:39 PM

      Thanks Anne I am glad you are back blogging. Have a good weekend Diane xox

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  2. LindaJune 8, 2017 at 7:28 PM

    I love seeing the birds bathe and eat, Diane! Your entire series is gorgeous and captivating! I love ladybugs. Whenever I see one I encourage it to come on my hand so I can have a closer look and admire its beauty. :)

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    1. RhodesiaJune 9, 2017 at 9:40 PM

      I also love lady birds and they eat the greenflies which is good. The birds are so cue. Hope all is well. Diane

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  3. PamJune 8, 2017 at 11:07 PM

    Such adorable pics of the birds taking a bath! I love it. I have the creek that runs right next to the house that the birds play in but I can't see them from the deck. I need to put a small birdbath out like this for them to play in where I can watch.

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    1. RhodesiaJune 9, 2017 at 9:41 PM

      Oh you must put something close by so you can enjoy the birds they are so cute. Have a good day Diane

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  4. Nancy ChanJune 9, 2017 at 12:05 PM

    The little bird with a spiked hair style! Beautiful flowers and critters. Have a wonderful day!

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    1. RhodesiaJune 9, 2017 at 9:41 PM

      I agree so cute. You have a wonderful weekend. Diane

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  5. diane bJune 9, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    Love the lavedar shot. Laughed at the bad hair day.

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    1. RhodesiaJune 9, 2017 at 9:42 PM

      Lavender is not so good this year I have had to replant some plants. Hope they will soon take over again. Have a good day. t'other Diane

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  6. UnknownJune 9, 2017 at 7:32 PM

    Fantastic photos again Diane. I love the wet look featherstyles of the bathing birds!

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    1. RhodesiaJune 9, 2017 at 9:43 PM

      Thanks Kim, I love watching the birds, just wish I had more time to do it!! Diane

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