Autumn Colours

Flu jab today. Took Mum down to the surgery quite early, and then went on to Amwell arriving well before 9am. It was rather damp, particularly the grass, but improved once the Sun came out.
Initially Barry and Chris were birding, and Graham White was present, doing some survey work.

In the process, everything was flushed of course, but he did kick up a few Snipe for us. Otherwise it was a bit quiet. Some Wigeon are in, a few Swallows, Meadow Pipits and Skylarks were going over, and the female Stonechat that turned up recently put an appearance.
I eventually went down to Hollycross and spent some time there. A few migrant Hawkers and darters are still around, and as many have noted, there were plenty of Red Admirals on the wing. The sunny side of the walkway was very productive. The large tit flock included three Marsh Tits, two Blackcaps and several Chiffchaffs. A few Jays and Blackbirds were feeding here as well.
The trees are colouring up nicely.

Back home I had a quick look around the garden, finding a couple of nice subjects.