A bit of a nostalgia trip to the Bill this afternoon for my 89 year old father, who used to live with my late departed mother, in Victoria Road, The Grove for many years, before moving to Essex 7 years ago.
And what a lovely afternoon it was for him, as he sat by the Red Boat Crane watching the boats go by. As he sat and watched the world go by, my sister and I took the 2 Bichon's, Benji and Ted for a walk around the Obelisk and Pulpit Rock.
You could tell the Autumn bird migration had started as 40+ Swallows headed out to sea on their return journey to the continent and then down to Africa. I say returning, but of course in amongst the adults were many youngsters making their maiden journey across the Channel.
Also about was a large flock of 100+ Starlings, several Linnets and a few Rock Pipits.
A few butterflies about with Small Blues, Ringlets, Large Whites and a couple of Gatekeepers.
Just two moths seen both Six-spot Burnets.
Here are a few images from this afternoon.
One of the male Linnets at The Bill.
And here a female.
One of the many Starlings around the Lighthouse.
And on the Lighthouse keepers house a Rock Pipit.
In the grass a few Six-spot Burnets.
And another......
.....very worn one on Ragwort.
As well as a few butterflies and moths, there were also a few Small Garden Bumblebees (Bombus hortorum)
Ted isn't one for posing.
Unlike Benji who was just looking for a bit of shade under my bulk.
Sis posing........
......and my father reminiscing.
Happy Days.