NATURE

Nature has a way of captivating the senses, and one such enchantment  lies in the word "Petrichor"  This term describes the delightful fragrance that fills the air after rain falls on the earth after a long dry spell, creating a mesmerizing alfactory experience. I love it, others may not, like my daughter who dislikes it intensely, she says it reminds her of decay. I only discovered the word Petrichor this week, but have enjoyed it's refreshing fragrance  for as long as I can remember.  If only it would rain here this week, but it seems we are in the wake of a new heatwave. 

I made some closeups of the new Hoya Carnosa flowers to share the fascinating heathy nectar production. 

These waxy flowers drip a sweet sticky floral nector naturally produced to attract pollinators

The rich nector production  is a sign of a healthy thriving Hoya  Carnosa plant.

A new Hoya flower which is not ready to open yet, but is still attractive at this stage of developement.

The coal tit has enjoyed bathing during the very hot weather and continues to visit every day.

These delightful little passerines are so entertaining to watch and they are not shy.

They don't seem to mind my presence on the balcony when they visit me.

"The Selfish Gene"

A book written by Richard Dawkins in 1975 and I am enjoying the podcast sent to me by Eva as she knew I would be captivated by his voice explaining what the selfish gene means and I am finding his theory about gene competition and their ability to replicate themselves extremely interesting. It's much more than this of course and I can recomend the podcast, although I have only got to series four so far. I have been laid up with my back problem so listening to podcasts and taking photos of what I see on my balcony is all I could manage to do.

That's all! Have a good weekend.

I will be linking up to "Saterdays Critters" a most entertaining blog about all creatures great and small.