Cold and dull with some late sun.
Homalothecium sericium is a very common moss on wall tops. I very much liked the effect of the setting sun on the old red capsules. Capsules on setae about 1 cm. tall.
The close-up of the capsule reveals the peristome (ring of teeth).
Capsule about 3mm long.
Just another little test of the lens. This shot of the Ivy berries was taken from about 1m. away.
The setting sun is also good for getting back-lit shots of flowers - Gorse in this case.
The old Grey Willow in the bog is covered in silvery catkins, now.
I watched this mosquito as it flew to rest (roost?) on the old grass stem.
A bit of a sad shot. This larva of the Buff Ermine moth has been run over or stood on or eaten. The head is missing.