And back again on Tuesday! (Coombe Wood)

A visit with one of my sisters and one of my daughters.

It had rained quite a lot in the night but not hard enough to clear the pollen layer on the pond.

Raindrops on leaves. 

Judas tree pods. 

Something has been eating a thalictrum flower before it's even had the chance to open.

It's obvious who's been eating the Crown Imperial Fritillary seed pods. Red lily beetle.

Gorgeous pattern of flower bud. 

Honesty pod - they go from pale green through purple and then turn white and papery.

Incredible leaves on this plant - like arrow heads. 

The patch of red leaves I'd noticed saw the day before but from a different angle.

Cornus showing more pinky areas. 

Stamens disintegrating - anthers falling off their filaments.

Some turning brown. 

We were heading back to the gate when we saw a beautiful butterfly.

and two more. 

Time for a quick photo of the riot of feathery foliage and tiny bright flowers.

Thank you very much for joining me.