Autumn is a-coming.

Having been to Gatwick and back by 5.45am I was under no illusion that the it was late summer/early Autumn. The heavy dew and the early morning fragrance just shouted Autumn. As I wandered along  to the Spit hide, 'my' first three returning Wheatear were feeding  in the 'old' car park and the gorse held several Willow Warblers and Chiffchaff  ; a couple of Swifts sped overhead heading westwards and then a flurry of Sand Martins. During the day the Buddleias were covered in Red Admirals, Peacocks and several Painted Ladies. A Curlew Sandpiper turned up in Whites Creek today, so  I'm told, so waders are on the move!

Painted Lady

                              

Peaceful evening scene....from beach to new spit

  I like Autumn!