19th Overcast all day went for a walk along the river in weeks. The grasses are waist height now, covering all the rubbish which has been discarded here. Why? I don't understand and it saddens me. Wild flowers and nettles intermingle with the grass as if covering over our shame.
"And for all this nature is never spent." from God's Grandeur by G.M. Hopkins
Some of the dog roses are developing hips. The bramble is in full bloom and attracting lots of insects. I can hardly see the river for the Iris, rushes and Himalayan balsam along its banks. I see a few butterflies and sparrows as I walk along, most of the birds are well hidden by all the greenery.
Small Skipper (Thymelicus flarus) Their yearly flight extends from June to September in open grassy areas. The caterpillar is green and white living in a silk tube and feeds on grasses were it overwinters.
Common blue Female (Polyommatus icarus) 25-30mm. found in grassy areas between May - October having 3 flights. The caterpillar is green stripped with dark green and white. Feeds on trefoils and other legumes. Caterpillars will over winter at the base of the food plant.
