Hi folks
It’s been a fairly quiet time in the garden recently. The young tits and finches are visiting the feeders, with the chaffinches clearing up underneath, on the ground.
We’re getting regular visits from two magpies, which I don’t like very 
much. This is unusual, because there are not many of them in Payhembury. We’re also seeing the lovely green woodpecker at times, feeding on ants in the lawns.
This year has not been kind to the butterflies. Too much rain at the wrong times. I’ve only seen a few red admirals, peacocks and tortoiseshells, the odd comma, plus of course the whites, but not as many of them as usual. 
I wonder if the red kite is still around, in the Colestocks area. It would be great if he (she) stayed with us. We’ve had visits from a hedgehog in the garden. I’ve not seen it, but he left his calling card!
Alan Jones – 841671
