Oxe-Eye Daisey Leucanthemum vulgare
A Short walk along the Exeter Canal at Turf was not particularly fruitfull as far as wild life is concerned. There were Cettis Warblers singing as well as Reed Warbler and lots of low flying Swifts, the odd House Martin and a few Swallows. Apart from that the only thing that caught my eye were a few wild flowers that seemed to be calling out to have their photographs taken. The first one is an Oxe-Eye Daisey, I like this plant, it reminds me of the time spent in New York State last year where they are very common even though it is an invasive “pest” plant there.
Who could fail to be impressed by Flag Iris, this just happens to be my mother’s name so I always look out for them and am reminded of the great days I spent as a young lad fishing with both her and my father on the water courses around my local area of Derby.

………………… and finally a bird photo, no entry on the blog would be complete without one! This bird needs no introduction. Lets hope that it stays that way because House Sparrows are under serious decline in Suburban Gardens. Once they were the dominant species along with Starlings but now you are pleased when you have one or two in the garden unlike the 100 or so ten years ago with as many Starlings. I can only remember one starling in my garden so far this year.

Finally just a mention that one of my pictures was given ‘notable status on the Birdguides web site and was shortlisted as there photo of the week. A great honour…………… one day!!!! . Have a look at it here.