orpine

this is a succulent plant that flowers very late. Used variously as a fly repellent and a sensor for unsuitable bachelors (perhaps these disparate functions are actually quite similar). Mistakenly named for yellow flowered wall pepper (orpiment in French). 

harris hawk

missing hawk, if anyone sees this hawk let me know and I will pass on the news to his owner. He has jesses (short leather straps on his legs) and bells so you may hear him even if you don't see him. 

red admiral

and continuing the nautical theme, this is a good close up of the red admiral. This particular buddleia seems to be very attractive to all flying insects. Cuttings can be sent to Downgate. 

cormorant and fish

this picture is interesting for two reasons, firstly this is the first cormorant I have seen on the Inny, and secondly it has a fish in its mouth. Maybe the habitat is improving.

gamma plus

this is the silver Y moth. It is very busy and fast moving and is difficult to photograph but this photo shows Y it is so called. The buddleia is swarming with butterflies now, mainly tortoiseshells, peacocks, and small whites. 

one year ago

... it's amazing what a difference one year makes. Were we really that small and pretty? I see I'm leaning on mum as usual. Time is cruel.