A lot of faff yesterday included a visit to SC only to find it closed; I forgot they're not open Tuesdays!! Then on to QECP where a u-turn under the bridge was required due to flooding after heavy rain at night and again earlier in the morning. After reentering from the north I'm glad I did as the AA were dealing with someone who tried to drive through the flood - and failed!!
A gap in showers with thunder gave time for a quick walk after a slightly disappointing lunch.
A few worker Bombus lapidarius were walking around in a confused state after what looked like a badger had dug out the nest.
A poor photo above of Gymnosoma rotundatum, now called Ladybird Balloon-belly.
The first few Bombus vestalis of the year were enjoying the thistle flowers in the 'hot corner' along with this Small Tortoiseshell, only my 2nd or 3rd this year; such a massive reduction in numbers over my lifetime.
Finally, a few Broad-bodied Chasers were on the wing but this one was perched low down by the staff vehicle park.
And today (03/06) saw the Swarovski 12×50s off back to Austria for a second bout of re-armouring via LCE Chichester. This really shouldn't happen at this price point!!
And Amazon delivered a CD which has the longest title of any I've ever bought -
'The Worse Things Get The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight The More I Love You'!!!
