Brambling

Noting the forecast for a possible frost tomorrow we ventured out with our old ice-cream tubs to collect brambles. We know of one or two fairly reliable sites but today chose one where we are not required to stand in a ditch.

The recent rain has had an effect on the crop, several were too soft to handle and many already succumbed to mould but we found sufficient for our plans.

This pristine comma flew in briefly and I managed a few shots; the speckled wood less so, though it was kind of them to join us. I forgot to photograph the berries so the extra is a photo of the foliage in a brief moment of sunshine.