RED ADMIRAL

I've hardly seen any Red Admirals (Vanessa atalanta) all year, and then I see two together in summer's last gasp. (The other one wouldn't stay still long enough for the photo.) I may go back there tomorrow as there were lots of dragonflies as well.

Admiral-in-chief

Now to go and watch my niece Jess and her partner Simon as they teach Michael Buerk how to look after a National Trust house. (ITV, 1pm).