First day of the Autumn

There are different ways to tell that the Autumn has started. According to the calendar, the start was yesterday. The sun will progress further south towards the the Tropic of Capricorn. and some trees already have brown and yellow coloured leaves. The weather is changing slightly.

Widgeons (Anas Penelope) have returned to London Wetland Centre and mushrooms flourish in abundance.

But today was still a warm day with all the activities that could have been seen throughout the Summer.

Here are some more pictures of today’s walk in London’s WLC.

 

 

A Water Vole (Arvicola Amphibius) is foraging, undisturbed by me, when I took it’s picture. The 45^o angle of the bite marks (see photo on the right) are a typical sign that they are around.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not only have the Wigeons returned, but a few Common Teals (Anas Crecca) can be seen as well at London’s WLC.

But the Migrant Hawkers (Aeshna Mixta) are still flying and mating as if it is full Summer. And with the forecast of high temperatures this week, it will take some more time, before the Autumn finally and truly begins.