Cardinal

Another nice new record for the patch, a Red-headed cardinal beetle.  The NBN Atlas and iRecord has no records in my vicinity, the closest is Rodley Nature Reserve, so I'll log it and see if there's any interest.

I enjoyed one sunny spell in my walk out, but also got caught in a ferocious downpour which has soaked me through.

Also out and about, I was able to observe, from a distance, an adult Great spotted woodpecker delivering snacks to a noisy chick. There weren't many butterflies out but I saw one Large Skipper and a Wall.