First hints of autumn...

The UK has enjoyed a beautiful summer this year, making it so much easier to kiss it goodbye and welcome the first hints of autum....

Formation flying, a sure sign of autumn.

Dandelions are making sure of a plentiful supply next year.

Fungi and windfalls litter the lawn.

This year's crop is ripening nicely.

 Some blooms are fading...

... while others are putting on a colourful show.

 

Mother Nature is stocking up the larder for overwintering birds.

Robin Redbreast is keeping an eye on the proceedings.

 

Chlorophyll production is slowing down, bringing the golden colours of autumn.

Bees and late butterflies are making the most of the opportunity to gather nectar.

Bramble seedheads guarantee a crop of blackberries next year.

Flower seedheads provide a cosy home for insects.

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West Shore Sunset

Summer 2013 has provided the lucky residents of Cumbria with endless beautiful sunsets. The last Friday in September was no exception. The sky was just beginning to turn pink as we headed to Walney to enjoy the show.

Walney Channel

Jubilee Bridge

The Lake District fells began to take on a watercolour effect.

Even the industrial bulk of the DDH looked better in this light. 

 
On the right is the former slagbank, a small reminder of the once booming industry in the local area. Now a public walkway which provides a panoramic view of the channel in both directions.

 By the time we got to West Shore the sun was heading for the horizon.

Controversial wind turbines stretch as far as the eye can see.

Black Combe seemed to be settling down for the night.

 A final glimpse of the setting sun before we headed to Biggar village to see if we could spot any barn owls.

None were to be seen however, just a quartet of crows silhouetted against the sky.

Back at Channelside, the lights of the Promenade reflected as night drew in.

Goodnight!

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