In the corner of our garden we have a small blackthorn tree. Most years it has produced a small number of fruits, which are called sloes. This year, probably due to a warm spring and wet summer the crop has been unusually large. We don't have much use for them, and few of the garden animals seem to take them. One type does however, the slugs; and I spotted this one munching away late last night.
Keeping to the garden, another of our occasional visitors came by yesterday. There are a couple of badgers that visit, but they are shy and I rarely get to see them in the flesh, so a decent shot from the trail camera is always welcome. 
As for today, just a few birds. Again these were all taken from the garden, though the first shots were a long distance above. The first two are not the sharpest, but are included here because I have so few shots of sparowhawks flying in pairs.
Late afternoon and early morning produce by far the best light, and at this time of year both ends of the day are at reasonable hours. That's a big autumn plus! Anyway, this was taken late in the day while two gulls were kicking up a racket on a neighbouring roof. 
Camera note: slug taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100mm f/2.8L macro IS USM lens. The birds were all taken with the EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens. The badger is by the Bushnell Trophy Cam.
SittingFox
19 Sep 2011Excellent to see the spr'awks together! I never did manage to photograph my local hawk family, but it was still fun to listen to their calls.
gdare
19 Sep 2011Slugs like blackthorn fruit? It is not bitter and sour to them? :left:
Words
21 Sep 2011Erwin, thanks! They were a little too far off but it was a nice moment to capture.
Words
21 Sep 2011Adele, it was a treat, but nothing like the excitement among local twitchers today. Apparently a juvenile pallid harrier has been seen locally. They think it's a first for Sussex. Shame you didn't manage to get your family group, but I'm sure you'll find plenty more to photograph where you are (and you have a perfect excuse to be out in the field).
Words
21 Sep 2011Darko, I was surprised but they do seem to like them. Or at least they seem to try them, which may not be quite the same thing 😉
serola
22 Sep 2011Great pictures once again :up: Especially the slug pic.
Words
22 Sep 2011Sami, thanks! I have a real liking for the slugs.
Wulpen
19 Oct 2012Excellent shot of the -hawks :up: