No not that one, it's my own I'm talking about. Work is a bit manic; my social life is hectic by my anti-social standards; and the fine weather and (not-so-fine) hay-fever are all combining to make it all a bit, well, oppressive. I can barely summon up the energy to refresh these sunburnt pages. Just about managed to wave a white-hot lens in the general direction of some wildlife this weekend though, so perhaps I'll let the pictures do the talking.
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| This Buzzard made getting around look easy while I huffed and puffed and hid in the shade. |
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| Willow Warbler at Morden Bog: a mixed singer, with bursts of Chiffchaff amid the normal song. |
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| Keeled Skimmer, Morden Bog. |
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| Four-spotted Chaser, Morden Bog. |
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| Large Skipper, Morden Bog. |
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| Silver-studded Blue, Morden Bog - many on the wing today. |
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| Silver-studded Blue underside, Morden Bog. |
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| A day at the beach yesterday was enlivened by a passing Mediterranean Gull, bringing its namesake climate with it. |
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| Almost forgot about this one - Hooded Crow on Portland last weekend - an unexpected Dorset tick for high summer. |
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| Broad-bodied Chase are also on the wing at the moment - this one at Swineham to which I was reminded I am particularly allergic at this time of year. |
