3.50 p.m., 91℉, 34℃ in direct sun, which is filtered through a veil of cloud with lower cumulus coming in from the south-east: A small hoverfly is fascinated by the lime green top of my pen and explores it as I draw.
A blackbird is softly scolding and a female sparrow eyes me warily from the hedge.
Most unusual sighting is two Typhoons flying over, turning about on manoeuvre.