It's surely Time to Restrict the Thames Path to Bicyclists Only (or more properly, not allow Bicyclists on the Thames Path?)

We say so reluctantly but it is surely time that the Thames Path is restricted to Bicyclists only. Getting in the way of so many today (as is invariably the case) was a reminder of how unfair it is to expect them to have to slow down when approaching and passing people: especially when many are in such a hurry. Two, coming from behind without seemingly slowing down, brushed against us.

It is exceptionally tedious having to apologise all the time for getting in their way.

Unless alternatively, Bicyclists are not allowed on the Thames Path? Some Bicyclists are of course, Courteous and Polite: sadly, as is the way with things, the Selfish ones ruin it for everybody.

But at least the two people on Motor Bikes slowed down when approaching us and thanked us for keeping to the side of the Path.

That apart, a few Painted Lady Butterflies were out and about on the Buddleias flowering beside the Thames Path viz.

And an Amaranth plant was growing beside the Thames Path close to the Erith Docks viz.

A small party of Linnets viz.

were swooshing and whooshing.

A couple of Ringed Plovers, including this Little Guy:

were also present (in their usual spot). We are assuming the others are away raising families. Hopefully they will be back soon.

And with Autumn approaching, we are looking at Lichens (and Mosses) again viz.

Footnote: Tug, MTS Victory, was among the Tugs &c. moored in the Thames off Erith viz.

And General Cargo Vessels, Danica Hav and Prosna, were moored at Erith Oil Inner and Erith Oil Outer, respectively viz.