25th Sept - sunny spells, odd shower, light southerly wind, 16C

Only time for a walk to the local wood this afternoon which produced two each of Goldcrest, Great Tit, Treecreeper, plus a single Stock Dove and Nuthatch.

On the hedge laden with Blackberries there were several Speckled Wood, Red Admiral and Comma butterflies. I could see four of the later at one time feeding on the ripe Blackberry and bathing in the sunshine.

 Comma on Blackberries, open winged

Comma, so well camouflaged with closed wings

It was quite noticeable today just how many leaves were beginning, to not only change colour, but also to fall from the trees.