Tuesday 28th July 2015
Another four dragonflies came out of the pond today. In total
that makes sixteen this year. It was a very cool, grey, rainy day so that puts
paid to my theory that they only emerge in good weather and that they all
emerge within a day or two of each other. If the weather doesn't improve soon
they will wish they had stayed in the water.
The other highlight of the day was finding some orchids
growing in the field next to the garden. This is the Common Spotted Orchid (so
called because of the black patches on its leaves.) It is a small flower but on
close-up is a perfectly formed and colourful flower. Common or not, I'll be glad
of any orchids I can find around here.
Finally here is a picture of the sky today. Ah, the typical English
summer. Black clouds are brewing on the horizon and a dreary drizzle permeates
everything. Perfect, see you later; off to sunbathe. Well I am northern and it
is almost 60 degrees F.
Enjoy the picture of Darwen Tower. You see where the inspiration for the NASA Apollo programme came from
