Garden Flora and Fauna.

I found this little newt under a stone yeterday.



The buddlia bushes are covered with butterflies.































This bird feeder is suspended by nylon fishing line over a stream but the squirrel still manages to steal the peanuts.


The Houdini hen is out again.









We've seen lots of woodpeckers this year.
I took this picture out in the garden at 10.00 at night on the 21st of June. The light was amazing.

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