So whilst I'm away, here are a few highlights from yesteryear on this particular day.
A Dung Beetle (Aphodius contaminatus)
A Firecrest in Pennsylvania Castle Wood.
Ted posing for the camera
Pennsylvania Castle Woods
A Black Redstart at Westcliff Estate
A Long-tailed Tit and a Chiffchaff in Bumpers Lane.
A Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) in the back garden.