Today in pictures

[gpick24]

Thanks Margaret, another 10 minutes and there was a lovely fiery sky, but my belly kept reminding me I hadn`t had tea yet.

[gpick24]

Just a few tonight.

1. A try at a stars pic.
2&3. More bugs.
4. This just caught my eye, so took it`s pic.
5. Anyone know what bird this is, couldn`t get close enough for a decent pic.

[Stevie R]

Got yourself a Dipper gpick24.

https://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/bir...per/index.aspx

[gpick24]

Thanks Stevie, I don't have much luck using rspb but that looks like the chap.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Those are some very good shots...you make me so envious.
I am going to have to try harder..much harder.

[gpick24]

I think some pats on the back are deserved to someone (don`t know who though), it`s not that long ago this river was known as the river stink, now look what we have. A half mile (guessing that) of river that if other areas knew we had would have them green with envy. Kingfishers all down that stretch, wagtails, herons, buzzards (not sure if everyone would welcome them) and now dippers. A bit further up there are also sand martins. This has now become my favourite walk, and it`s 15 minutes walk away.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Yes, you are right. We have an area which is rich in bird life.....and I sometimes think we do not appreciate the full value of this......it takes some stunning pictures to make us realise what is on our doorstep......it is only about five minutes walk for me.

[gpick24]

I believe Egrets have also been seen down there, but it`s not just birds, if you go early enough you`d be unlucky not to bump into a deer.
When did this area get cleaned up and by who?

[mobertol]

Flowers and insects from today's walk by the river.

[maxthecollie]

Love the dennis the menace bug in number 6

[davemac]

Originally Posted by mobertol

Flowers and insects from today's walk by the river.

3&4 are not ones I know, 3 is especially interesting.

[Turtle]

Originally Posted by mobertol

Flowers and insects from today's walk by the river.

All nice, but I really like the thistle in shot #10

[shillelagh]

heres mine from today ... just hanging around the garden ...

4, 9 and 10 countryfile gave away wildflower seeds earlier on this year and I threw the seeds in the border my nephew dug in may ..and that's whats come up ... a poppy has appeared .... and plenty of the giant daisies ...

[Gremlin]

How to combat boredom.
Fill a sink with water, add a drop of red cordial, pull the plug out and watch the water run down the hole.

I won't have to wait much longer for the white coated men to come for me.

Before they do can any of you expert flower power photographers tell me what the plant is.
My late wife had it given two years ago and I keep it well watered on the window bottom, cutting bits off it as it gets too big. It's about two feet high now. No one who calls has a clue or how to look after it for the best.

[DaveinGermany]

Originally Posted by Gremlin

How to combat boredom.
Fill a sink with water, add a drop of red cordial, pull the plug out and watch the water run down the hole.

Gremlin mate, you really do need to get out more!