Young Blackbird

A juvenile Blackbird, with its parent but able to feed itself, was in the garden this morning. That would be the second brood this year assuming it's the same pair. I'm not sure how the previous young birds fared what with so many cats around. Meanwhile 'my' Blue Tits are still visiting the nestbox frequently and it can't be long before fledging.

There were several Rose Chafers on brambles near the allotment gardens this afternoon together with Common Carder, Large Red-tailed and Buff-tailed Bumblebees and a few Honey Bees.

Rose Chafer

In St Andrews Road there was a nice selection of plants in flower including Herb Robert, Wood Avens and Black Medick.

Black Medick