As Autumn approaches

With Autumn approaching, it will soon be time to think about Lichens and Mosses again viz.

We find some Ivy Broomrape growing beside the Upper Bedon Stream

Retracing our steps beside the Upper Bedon Stream (we were out looking for Butterflies) we glanced downwards and thought. 'how did we miss that?'. Around one hundred (100) spikes of Ivy Broomrape! Wow: Butterflies were completely forgotten.

Grid Reference: TQ49287788 or thereabouts. The Record has been submitted to the Kent Botanical Recording Group...

Butterflies Galore on the East Wickham Open Space

Hundreds and Hundreds of 'em (including Comma, Essex Skipper, Green-Veined White, Meadow Brown, Ringlet and Small Skipper Butterflies):

Common Red Soldier Beetles beside the Upper Bedon Stream

Fascinating Critters (aka Black-Tipped Soldier Beetles): we spent quite some time watching and photographing them  viz.

Ivy Broomrape in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist (Erith)

Despite the recent large scale 'Ivy Clearance', there is still some Ivy Broomrape in the Church' Grounds viz.

Breakfast in the Garden (at Home)

Wool Carder Bees on Lamb's-Ear in the Garden (at Home)