I am sometimes critical of vast fields and arable monoculture but rolling fields of wheat are a stirring sight at this time of year. And I did buy a loaf on the way home so if we want bread...

 A footpath which retains its tall hedgerows runs across this landscape towards the Chiltern Hills. Cutting through wheat on one side and sweetcorn on the other it is surprisingly good for butterfly spotting (and bees).

 Brambles are in flower along its length and wild plants like Field Scabious, Knapweed and Marjoram. The dense growth provides the kind of habitat habitat through spring, summer, autumn and overwinter that is lacking in the surrounding area.

 Walking this stretch takes about fifteen minutes and during that time I saw quite a few of our common butterflies which are not so common now. I'll post some of the pictures in the next day or two.