Goldfinches on Knapweed

Managed to get some photos of a pair of goldfinches feeding on the seeds of a cultivated knapweed in my garden. A cock bullfinch was seen the next day feeding on the seeds of some violas. These seem to be particularly tiny seeds for a bird with such a relatively large beak.

Fragrant blossoms

Whilst the Mock Orange (Philadelphus) blossoms are engulfing the garden with their fragrance; out on the downs it is the wild Privet that fills the air with its scent. Meanwhile you cannot fail to be entranced by the view of masses of orchids.
A local farmer has seeded the edges of his wheat fields with poppies. It is possible to tell that these have been deliberated placed here as many of the flowers are of the cultivated himalayan type. Their purple contrasts sharply with the deep red of the native plants. They are at their best in the morning and with the current heatwave, they have virtually disappeared by the evening. Some regular dog walkers may not even be aware of the splendid sight they are missing.
Goldfinches and linnets are feeding in the nearby rape field, and although the sowthistle are part of the diet, I have clearly seen both species feeding upon the cultivated plants.