Autumn crocus

Autumn crocus

A patch of autumn crocus flowering recently in a front garden.

More gathering

More gathering

More insects taking advantage of a sunny spell to gather as much nectar as they could.

Raven, Bantock Park

Raven, Bantock Park

Record shot: a distant view of a raven at the top of a conifer in Bantock Park. Just after these pictures were taken, the bird took off, flying almost overhead so the wedge-shaped tail could be seen clearly enough for a firm ID. A second bird also appeared, flying in parallel with it.

Raven, Bantock Park

Gathering

Gathering

Bees busy making the best of the sunny weather, out gathering pollen.

Gathering