Hoverfly

About a week ago I blipped one of these sitting on a reed, today it was zooming with several of its friends towards the great mullein I blipped on 15th July.  I have to admit to being astonished the camera actually managed the focus!  It's probably a marmalade hoverfly, though if you know better do tell me.

I've put a second in Extras.

An unusual walk.  As I got to the reserve the heavens opened so I stood under a tree in my rain cape (well, that sounds a bit posh, it's a plastic bag really).  After half an hour the sun came out and I got my exercise, did two lots of washing when I got home and now it's thundering and pouring once again.  And so sticky you shower and instantly feel the need to jump back under again.  Ah, well!

Enjoy your Thursday evening  xx