David

Flowers on a pineapple broom, from a neighbouring garden.

Remains of a scarlet tiger moth, found on the pavement last week. Yesterday, a live one paid a brief visit to the garden: pictures soon.

One of the Barley Field magpies, taking off as a walker got close, and heading for the the cover of the wooded area.

Broad centurion, otherwise known as green soldier fly, very common garden flies. The hairy eyes are characteristic.

Two spear thistles. One with the first flower opened, the other just before the first flower opened.

Flowers on a firecracker plant in a local garden, indeed looking a little like the sparks falling from a firework