Feathered Thorn (Colotois pennaria)
Spruce Carpet (Thera britannica)
Thanks to Stewart and several others on Twitter for confirming id of Spruce Carpet (there are 3 similar species!).
I don't think I've shown you my moth blouse :) I wore it a few months ago when I took my moth trap along to a Moth Evening at St Patrick's Church, Earlswood, which turned out to be a great evening and it was lovely to see the enthusiasm of people who had come along to learn about moths.
I was rather pleased yesterday to see a Comma sunning itself on the patio.
There are very few birds visiting the garden feeders at the moment (mild weather/plenty of natural food available?) although we did have a Jay in the garden a week or so ago - the first visit for 5 years!
My son picked up this leaf on a railway station platform recently. I am not sure what has made the markings - a leaf miner I suspect. Have put a photo on Twitter and hoping for some id help. If not I will put it on i-spot.
There are dozens of these yellow fungi sprouting on the lawn - they look like Yellow Club but according to my Collins Guide the species is found on unimproved pasture - which my lawn certainly isn't! If anyone has any ideas of id please leave a comment.
More little toadstools growing among fallen berries and leaves.
A few photos of flowers still appearing in the garden.
Chrysanthemum (type bought in a pot from supermarket and then planted the following year in the garden)
The Nasturtiums that were so late flowering are still providing a touch of colour.
Cosmos
Coreopsis
Wild Primroses are already flowering
There are lots of Rowan and Pyracantha berries around the garden - usually birds have already eaten them by the middle of November.
The wildflower meadow has been cut down and some of the couch grass removed. A huge pack of Yellow Rattle has been planted to try and solve the grass problem - will be interesting to see what happens next year!
