Speaking of David Lloyd, there's a fantastic piece on Youtube here!, where he describes a rather eye-watering moment when facing Jeff Thomson.
Just a quite look round Uttoxeter Quarry in the late morning. Not a lot really, but a mixed flock of Great and Blue Tits also contained Lesser Whitethroat, Blackcap and Garden Warbler. I always think it's now a good time of year to find Lesser Whitethroat in amongst tit flocks. They become easier to see than in the spring.
I also took my butterfly book along with me, as a warm sunny day equals perfect conditions for butterflies. In amongst all the Meadow Brown and Large White I managed a few Small Skippers, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Small Tortoiseshell and Gatekeeper.
I also found a Holly Blue in the garden today. I admit that does sound like someone who should belong on a late-night TV channel for discerning gentlemen. But unfortunately for me, it's another butterfly.
Just to add a bit of colour to this blog entry, some photies from my garden. You can't beat a pot of Petunias!
My Honeysuckle's blooming for the first time in years! I really hacked it back heavily last winter.
I replaced the old french lavender in one of my big pots, that had nearly had it (cuttings have been taken), with a Chocolate Cosmos. The flower really does smell of chocolate!
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