Probing Proboscis!

A pleasant stroll through the sunny rides at the Gainfield Warren gave me marvellous views of my first Silver-Washed Fritllaries of the year.
The Feather.

A couple of Moths for you to have a guess at identifying

Red Admiral

Large Skipper

It's rude to poke your tongue out

Ring-Necked Dove, pull the other one its got bells on.

With difficult weather it has been hit and miss to locate interesting wildlife but I have posted a few bits and pieces from my recent forays into the Oxon countryside.
The Feather.

Old canal at West Challow with jet black water.

Unusual shaped stone cross in WC churchyard.

Wasps nest in top of barn at the hideaway.

Notice the Spider under the leaf on the left.

Front and back of attractive local property.

Some pics to test you.

With the present relatively quiet birding time of year I am posting a few photos to test your identification skills most are fairly easy but not all and there is no prize for getting them right apart from the warm feeling of self satisfaction.
The Feather.