With the day growing steadily warmer and sunnier, Jackie began seeking stems for plant cuttings, continuing this afternoon, when I raked clippings, leaves, and twigs from gravel paths and added two more empty compost bagfuls to the heap for the next dump trip.
I made a start on reading John Prebble’s history of Culloden, then wandered around the garden with my camera.
Each of these random photographs, some featuring the various flying insects flitting about, bears a title in the gallery.
This evening we dined on a variety of Subway’s excellent fresh and tasty sandwiches, followed by berry strudel and vanilla Cornish ice cream, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Bordeaux. Afterwards we sampled Lyme Bay Winery Traditional Mead.
The band-tailed pigeon, if I identified it correctly, is a fine capture! Photos of wild animals – including flies! – can be luck as much as skill. Flowers? They generally cooperate reasonably well.
I thought it was a Mourning Dove, Doug.
Mourning doves are a North American species. They are widely distributed on this continent, but some European birder would have to verify any mourning doves seen over there. I identified this bird by Googling “European doves” and scrolling through the photos till I found something that seemed to match. This isn’t a sound way to ID birds, however.
But you could be right, Doug!
Feral wood pigeons over here in England are the descendants of wild rock doves if that helps.
Interesting!
We have Eurasian Collared doves here in addition to the native mourning doves.
https://myodfw.com/wildlife-viewing/species/eurasian-collared-dove
Thanks again, Lavinia
The Eurasian collared doves reached my area about six years ago as far as me seeing them, and they seem to be pairing nesting in this area. Mourning doves are very common here.
We have so many of those pigeons that I don’t normally bother to photograph them
I couldn’t pick a favorite from the gallery today, but you get points for photo and caption “Fly in Winchester Cathedral.” 😉
Thank you very much, Merril
Your photos are very beautiful, Derrick! Vanilla Cornish ice cream? I’d love to try it! I didn’t know that the Subway sandwich chain is in the UK too, they make great subs! ????????????
Thanks a lot, John
Your welcome.
Lovely photos. You’re accumulating quite a collection for a future trip to the dump. I don’t recall you mentioning Subway before. We like them too.
It has been Dillon’e influence. In fact he and Flo bought them. Thanks very much, Pat
I’ve not had subway for some time…maybe next I’m out “roaming”
Great colorful and cheerful garden photos
Thanks very much, Catherine
Beautiful photos.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Your blooms don’t seem to be waning at all!
They have really enjoyed the rain, Liz. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick. Our plantings have been very happy with all the rain this summer as well.
What a delightful selection of photos from your garden!
Thank you very much, Joy
Just fabulous, Derrick. Those images are gorgeous.
I’m glad the weather improved today just for you.
Thank you so much, Sue
Still so much color and beauty going into September, Derrick and Jackie! I think my favorite today is the one of the marigolds. I should try to grow some one of these years.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Delightful as always, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
I individually viewed every photo in your gallery, a wonderful collection Derrick, and a soothing sight for my tired eyes this morning
Thank you very much, Ivor.
My pleasure Derrick
Your photos are a delightful feast of color, light, and soft textures.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Derek, I have finally found your blog again. Your garden is looking fabulous and your photography. I even spot a fuchsia.
Thank you so much, Suzanne. I am pleased you have found me again.
Have you ever been to Culloden? A cold, windy, God forsaken place the day we were there.
No. I haven’t, John. hanks a lot
What a peaceful post!
Thank you very much, Anne
Another gorgeous garden day…peaceful and sigh-worthy. 🙂
Oh, my, oh, my! I hope the owl got the fly out of his eye!
Those pesky pesty flies…now they are pickin’ on owls! Grr!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
Beautiful photos and each one reflects the glorious gifts from nature.
Thank you so much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
I enjoyed my scroll through your colourful gallery.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
A lovely collection of blossoms Derrick. I was so excited to see the Harlequin Glorybower. The scent is so intoxicating!
Gosh, Val. I didn’t know that name for the chlerodendrum – much easier. Thank you very much.
Your camera sure knows how to capture your garden’s beauty! You’ve trained it well!!
Thanks very much, Jan 🙂
What a gorgeous gallery!
Thank you very much, Dale
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You are doing a great job catching flies, Derrick, albeit with your camera. I love your fabulous roses.
Thank you so much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
The garden’s floral display is still fabulous
Thank you very much, Sheree. We are experiencing a late burst
How wonderful!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Ribana