Maximum temperature here today 17⁰C, minimum 10⁰C. Dry today, but 1 mm of rain measured this morning. 18km/h South-westerly winds with gusts up to 38 km/h.
I have in fact managed to get out for a walk every day this week, so I have even more photos now! I can generally just fit in slightly over 4 km within my 1 hour allowed out, and within the 1 km radius that we are allowed to walk (with our timed and dated forms). Depending of course how many insects or birds I have to chase along the way!
We live at the red dot and the blue track I follow is through farmland. The full circle is 2.33 km and well inside the 1km radius from home that I am allowed. I try to do it twice.
The farm track.
Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare).
Dark Mullein (Verbascum nigrum).
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) not sure why it is flowering in November!
Italian Arum Leaves (Arum italicum).
Striped Toad Flax (Linaria_repens).
Not sure about this one, it looked like an edible mushroom but.....
One of the blue butterflies Lang's Short-tailed Blue (Leptotes pirithous). Thanks Richard for this ID.
Possibly Alydus Calcaratus on Cow grass Clover.
A slightly battered Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)...
As above.
Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus). Flower possibly is (Tolpis staticifolia).
Hoverfly on rapeseed flowers that are growing at random along the roadside.
Spanish Slug (Arion vulgaris).
Sweet Chestnuts (Castanea sativa), and no I did not pick any up. They were not very big and my walking time is too precious.
European robin (Erithacus rubecula). I have seen four robins on this route. Their territories are about 0.5 of a hectare so two of them have to be a pair as they are always together, the other two are in different places.
Woodlark (Lullula arborea).
Number 104.
The young bull.
Black Knapweed (Centaurea nigra).
I think this is Calamint but I am not sure which one.
Dandelion (Taraxacum).
Pansies in a pot by someone's house when nearly home.
Just down the road.
Back home I saw this Plume Moth possibly (Emmelina monodactyla).
My local list of wildflowers. (90 Species 23/08/2020).
See also my
Joining up with My Corner of the World.
Photo competition running until 31 December - colourful photos.
Let us all join in great fun.
So glad you're able to walk, Diane. And, you bring us so many different species of flowers. I had to laugh at the young bull; he sure was looking you over. :) Of course, seeing the cows makes me want to back over home. There is just nothing as being there in the country.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend; you and Nigel.
xoxo
Thank you Sally, it is so nice to be able to see sheep, horses and cattle while out walking, i love the farm lifa around us. O hope that all is well with you, Take care Diane xox
DeleteGreat that you can get out and about a bit at least. You made the most of the walks for sure. Great photos.. I envy those temperatures. We had a few days with temperatures in the mid teens. So nice and unusual for us. Insects were around again.
ReplyDeleteMarie it is good that we live where we do that I can walk alone and not see a soul so I get to see so much in animal ans insect life. Rain arriving tomorrow and then it cools down!! Keep safe Diane
DeleteYour lovely photos really make me want to be outdoors.
ReplyDeleteI am lucky with all our restrictions that I can get out and not see a single person it is so quiet. Cheers Diane
DeleteThank you for this delightful post, Diane. It was great to be able to see your walking route. Your expertise in wildflower ID is right up there with your photographic prowess!
ReplyDeleteIf I had to make a guess at the ID of your blue, I'd say Lang's Short-tailed Blue (Leptotes pirithous).
I hope that the weather holds good enough for you to continue your walks. Stay safe - - - Richard
Richard you always make feel so good with your kind comments, thank you. Having taken another look at that blue I think you are spot on, i did not look hard enough to see that little tail before.
DeleteRain coming tomorrow and the weather is cooling down but I live in hopes that I can still get out.
All the very best to you and the family, Diane
I have updated the post with the ID Thank you.
DeleteMy word, Diane, you have to plan your walks with the precision of a military manoeuvre! The important thing is that you are still able to get out and enjoy the air and all the creatures you meet, despite the impositions of the pandemic. Our experiences are going to become part of family folk lore.
ReplyDeleteDavid it is not easy keeping to the time limit on the walks especially when I see robins that keep just moving a little bit away from me, and tempting me to inch closer, and the butterflies do the same. The insects now though are getting a bit scarce. This is certainly going to be a year to be remembered in many ways!!!
DeleteStay safe, Diane
It's amazing how much you see on one of your walks. Many lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne, if their is a glimmer of sun around I have a good chance of seeing quite a lot. Thanks for the comment. Have a good week Diane
DeleteHi Diane - you're great that you give us the ids on most things - thank you ... it's a treat to read ... and to see your sun and beautiful countryside. The limits are a pain, I'm sure, but at least you're somewhere there's some freedom by being in the country. Yup - the rain has arrived ... we've had it in bucket loads in the last 24 hours ... stay safe - Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary, i try to get ID's where I can but not always possible. The weather has been kind the past week though Sunday we had 16mm of rain the only day I did not get out. Have a great week and keep well. Diane
DeleteThat's a really decent walk Diane, perfect on a nice day. You certainly see some interesting sights along the way 😊 your little robin is a delight to see 💛
ReplyDeleteGrace it is the loop within the 1km, all other tracks go away too far so I am lucky that this one is through the country. Only one day out have I not seen the robin, it has been a pleasure to spot them. Have a great week and take care. Diane
DeleteGlad you are able to get out to enjoy your walk and nature. Love what you see on your walks. That is a strange looking moth in the last photo.
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy we see quite a few of those Plume moths, but I agree they are very odd looking. Keep safe, Diane
DeleteI love the shot of the farm tract. We are going back to a strict lockdown starting Wednesday here in Oregon. Glad you are staying safe & healthy!
ReplyDeleteIt is a pity that the rest of America does not lockdown properly, you have far too many cases and deaths over there. We are doing our best to stay safe! Keep well Diane
DeleteYour photos brighten my day, thank you Diane :) Wishing you good health and a great week!
ReplyDeleteThanks you Denise, you comment are always welcome. Take care, and please keep safe, Diane.
DeleteBeautiful photos Diane. I love the light captured on the flowers. Since you are out in the country there are all kinds of natural things to photograph and your certainly spot them all. Well done.
ReplyDeleteHi Penny, trying to walk a decent mileage and take photos within an hour is not easy, but I try to keep my eyes wide open for any movement close by. Keep safe Diane
DeleteBeautiful photo's parade is here !. It really impressed my eyes as if I was taken on a tour around the countryside and saw the diversity of flora and fauna.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Indonesia
Greetings from France and thank you for your comment, it is appreciated. I hope all is well there, Diane
DeleteI am impressed with how much you see, and photograph, in only an hour. I'd never get that far at my slow place. Plus so lovely to still see flowers and insects.
ReplyDeleteI try to walk fast to get a bit of mileage in when I only have an hour, but I try also to keep my eyes focused on any movement at the same time. Not always easy, but I do usually find some interesting insects at the moment. Soon they will all disappear though as it gets colder. keep safe Diane
DeleteSo glad you could get out and walk. So many fascinating sights to behold!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday, Rhodesia!
Thanks Veronica, it is good to get out even if only for the one hour allowed. The comment is appreciated. Have a good week Diane.
DeleteI'm amazed how much you see and do in an hour with those rather strict limitations. Your spirit must be well nourished. And your photos are delightful.
ReplyDeleteHi Pauline and thanks for the comment. It is not always easy to find photos while out for a short walk at this time of the year, but if the sun shines a few insects and creatures do generally appear. Winter is round the corner than it will be very difficult!
DeleteKeep well Diane
Awesome pics. You still have so many blooms going on over there. That moth...never seen one of those. Cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam, that moth is I agree very odd, I have never seen one before we came here, but then I did not look for things to photograph before France!!
DeleteKeep safe and stay well Diane
How wonderful that you got out so much this week and took so many photos! Thanks for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to see your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week!
Thanks Betty, it was good to get out. Thanks for hosting. Keep well Diane
DeleteGreat with your walks, Diane and all the beautiful photos! Just finished doing fall clean-up here, leaves all down and rakes, very little green grass and no flowers here so it's great to see how it is your way.
ReplyDeleteWe are in for a strict lock-down through the holidays here in the Chicago area, and people are hoarding toilet paper, and paper towels again along with dinner napkins and other paper products. Don't get that at all and wonder who started it. Take care and be safe.
Hi Pam, most of the trees in our garden have now dropped their leaves only the oak to go and we have already done the acorn clean up. I have seen no hording at all on this recent lockdown but it certainly happened with the first one.
DeleteTake care and stay safe, Diane
I'm glad that finally you can take a walk to get some fresh air.
ReplyDeleteYour shots of beautiful flowers and cute birds and other fauna make our scene even more fresh.
Great shot.
Interesting post.
Have a nice weekend
Regards
Thanks so much for the comment. Our walks are very restricted but it is good that we can get out at all.
DeleteTake care and stay safe, Diane
You certainly make the most of your restricted time out, it appears your weather has been nice as well and that really helps keep your spirits up.
ReplyDeleteThe weather was good for a couple of weeks, now chilly and damp! Cheers Diane
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