Categories David Comma butterflies on thistle flowers Post author By David Post date 16 August 2015 Comma butterflies resting or feeding on thistle flowers. Thistles are a favourite food plant of the adults of this species.
Categories David Rabbit by gorse bushes Post author By David Post date 16 August 2015 Rabbit resting in the sun in Sutton Park, with gorse bushes nearby in case a retreat is needed.
Categories David Keepers Pool, Summer Post author By David Post date 16 August 2015 A view looking across Keepers Pool in Sutton Park earlier this summer.
Categories David Roadside (wild) spurge, seeds beginning to ripen Post author By David Post date 15 August 2015 Spurge plant growing by the side of a road passing through woodland, its seeds just beginning to ripen. As often with the wild relatives of garden plant species, it is much less showy than the cultivar.
Categories David Gatekeeping squirrel Post author By David Post date 15 August 2015 Squirrel on the top bar of a gate, keeping an eye on me as it nibbled at something tasty.
Categories David Not quite ready to sow Post author By David Post date 14 August 2015 Wild oats: the seeds not yet completely ripe.