Something and nothing today but nice warm weather, possibly the last of the year, between showers. Still lots of insect activity including Ivy Bees (Colletes hederae) as per last week, paired egg laying Common Darters, hunting Migrant Hawkers, Noon Flies and lots of wasps etc.

This cheeky Fox was happy to pose. Today's Kingfisher was too distant for photography as was the first Water Rail of the day although the two later in the day were slightly more obliging.

A single Marsh Harrier, several Chiffchaffs generally in tit flocks, a number of Stonechats, 45+ Turnstones and a single Curlew.

First day of the autumn with no hirundines.

Must surely be time for one of the eastern megas to turn up in Hants or Sussex!!

And finally, while nice to hear from Carolyn about Ring Ouzels in her Surrey garden, have to admit to being green with envy! I'd be happy with a 'chacking' flyover.