Seasonal. The trees to the north of the Loch have adopted their autumn colours.……… …….whereas unseasonally one bush in the Whins (Gorse) and Broom hillside at the side of the Loch has decided it is Spring!
Swanning around! Getting up speed ….. ..nearly airborne … ..a quick circuit … ..and a bit of a splashy landing!
Late Insects. Even with the weather getting cooler there are still a few Damselflies around the Loch. A sunny period yesterday brought out a Red Admiral butterfly in the garden!
Autumn indicators. The earlier than usual arrival of Whooper Swans from the ‘north’. Some twenty plus Whooper Swans arrived yesterday and although a few might stay, most will travel on south after a rest.
Out of the water for a stroll! A Great Diving Beetle (just over an inch in length and normally aquatic) slowly making it’s way along the boathouse track.
The Boss Not a welcoming sight if you are a visiting swan! The male Mute Swan (the Cob) controls which other swans are welcome!
The Swan Family – Contre-jour. Mum and the seven cygnets – unfortunately Dad was too far behind to make the photograph!
The Fledgelings. This years Swallow fledgelings explore their new surroundings … ..and then return to flying lessons!