Late Autumn Sunshine

At this time of year I like to make use of any sunny days that come along as there is always a chance of seeing a late season insect fly past.

 The grey, damp days of winter will soon predominate.

The 29th November was one such day and I came across a Peacock (Inachis io) that had been tempted out of hibernation to bask in the sunshine under a clear blue sky.

Peacock (Inachis io)

The following images are of a small group of Inkcap fungi taken on two consecutive days. On checking my books, the description and habitat leads me to think that they are;

Coprinus silvaticus