A Day at the Beach for Good Fences.

Two weeks ago the beach looked like this.  Note the laughing posts of the fence.
 

Quiet after the August holiday makers have left, September is a lovely month to enjoy the beach.
 

Are those Cormorants I see in the distance!
 

Still not sure!
 

No! Just a few young guys enjoying the surf.
 

The waves weren't large but they gave them a good ride.
 

We enjoyed watching them for a while,
 

and then,
 

we put our best foot forward and,..
 

hubby and I walked to the next beach and back, taking in all the sights and sounds of this lovely day out.
 

GOOD FENCES
SATURDAY'S CRITTERS
I'D RATHER B BIRDIN<

Spotted Flycatcher

The Spotted Flycatcher  Muscicapa striata

Juvenile

They usually perch on look-out on jutting branch with upright posture, and often flick wings,

then launch  out in short sally and snatch some small flying insect.

The Spotted Flycatcher is a specialist at taking airborn insects. .

There is a plum tree outside my studio, where many birds perch, and I can photograph them through the window. Yesterday I saw an adult and a juvenile Spotted Flycatcher. Their plumage is plain brownish-grey with streaking on the breast and forehead, and they have a distintive long tail. Both sexes are alike.
WILD BIRD WEDNESDAYS

Flycatcher

The Pied Flycatcher  Ficedula hypoleuca
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WILD BIRD WEDNESDAYS
SATURDAY'S CRITTERS and I'D RATHER B BIRDIN

Morning Magic.

The Jersey Tiger Moth  Euplagia quadripunctaria
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seen early morning in my garden, this striking moth is one of the most attractive of the Tiger moths. It flies both in the daytime, when it can be found feeding on various flowers, as well as at night, when it is attracted to light.I first published the Tiger moth in 2012, when I saw one in the garden at night, and this is only my second sighting. The main flight period is July to September,and the hairy larvae feed on a range of herbaceous plants including nettle (Urtica). I am joining in the party at Saturday Critters, just click on the link to see more critters from around the world.
SATURDAY'S CRITTERS

Dog on Beach.

I want to play ball
 

Please throw the ball.
 

Pleeeese!
 

There it goes
 

I can't wait for ever, better go in and get it!
 

Got it!
 

That was fun!
 

Hope he throws it again!
 

Again please!
 

In the winter months I see a quite a few dogs on the beach, when dog owners are allowed on the beach with their pets. One dull day last year in October however I spotted this one in the distance,and couldn't resist taking a few shots. I'm linking up with Eileen on Saturday's Critters where you can see any type of critter from all over the world. If you would like to see them just click on the link, and join in if you can.
SATURDAY'S CRITTERS

The Grape Harvest

Our grape harvest has just finished, and this year we had a bumper crop and here are a few photos to share. The bright sunlight casts so many dark shadows, but you will get an idea of what went on. Our grapes are made into wine on the property for our own consumption, (one glass a day, for me) and it is also sold locally. It is mostly made into a wine called green wine Vinho Verde, which is a very light dry wine, and can be either white or red.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Vindimas/Grape Harvest, lasted thee days and a hearty meal was provided each day when the wine flowed freely, and much laughter and story telling went on in the company of old friends and neighbours.
GOOD FENCES