It just seems to be so sad – 2021/46
Winter is upon us. Some trees are now completely bare, whilst others have just a few which are still clinging on.
Winter is upon us. Some trees are now completely bare, whilst others have just a few which are still clinging on.
The autumn is moving very quickly towards winter. Those leaves which are still left are changing to their brilliant autumn hues but many have already been shed, leaving just bare branches.
Our winter wet season has started, it has rained every day this week, which is good because we need it.
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Those leaves which do change colour are starting to take on their autumnal hues. The light has changed as well as the sun is lower in the sky.
The Red Admiral butterfly is one of our endemic species, but here it flies all year round. On sunny days in January they can be found flying and feeding on Ivy, just as they are at the moment.
Autumn is upon us. It is a time of year when there are often really nice sunsets.
I have planted a large number of plants which attract butterflies and other insects. Here a Large Brown Fritillary is feeding on a Lantana camara.
Passion flowers catch the first sunbeams of the day. They will only stay open for 6 to 8 hours though.
Autumn is here in this part of the world. The days noticeably shorten as we head to the autumn equinox and every living thing begins their preparations for winter.