There are some seriously autumnal colours in those photos! I'm with you on the birdies early chorus, it is amazing.

My entry for the competition. Please let me know if I have missed something!

Thank you @silvertop . As I write this next morning the sun is strong and we expect the heatwave to begin today! 🥵

I need one!

It sounds like you enjoyed your meal out. It looks nice there. I watched the first England match at home. A really good start to the world cup for us. It is always a very stressful experience watching

Unless you are superstitious and want to scare away evil spirits! 😂. I think it is a gargoyle which were used for this purpose.

Yes, I hate to complain 🤣.

Yes, we are lucky to have plenty of rain to keep everything green. !ALIVE

Its good to see it so lush and green, thanks to the rain we've had. !ALIVE

Thanks again guys @aliveandthriving !ALIVE

We spoke to a guy at the lake who claims to be from animal welfare. He says they are testing the dead bird to try and find out the reason for death. Lets hope it is not fowl play (pun not intended). 🤔

Yes, all very true. We often find a man there feeding grain to the swans. He says that he is from animal welfare but has no identification. He tries to discourage people from getting close to the swans

I guess children and animals have a certain innocence that adults just lose, in the majority of cases. !ALIVE

34 years! Wow! Thats a long time. Zoos have changed a lot in that time, operating costs and regulations always force these changes. 😒. Enjoy your visit. !ALIVE

As I write this the sun is out! 😀

Congratulations my friend, I'm not far behind you! 😫 Let's stay strong for as long as possible. 😁 !ALIVE

That looks like a handy cutting tool you have there! 😎. I'm sure though, you could do it just as accurately without. 😀. Am I right? I like a large project like that, but nowadays we are renting our home.

Keep it up, a wonderful granddaughter is a perfect reason to do it! 🥵

Nice rewards for a good day out! Thanks @aliveandthriving !ALIVE

Yes, I was surprised. A lovely peaceful place to walk around and lose yourself for a while! I can see why a writer such as Kipling would retreat to this garden to help his mind to be creative. !ALIVE