Its not a parrot

Dead Grasshopper.  Nikon D200

10th August 2015

There was a deceased grasshopper on the patio this morning.   It was in such good condition (apart from being dead) that it seemed too good a photographic opportunity to miss .

I wondered what to do with it once I had taken its picture; I did consider keeping it, but thought that if Alex found it, he may find a use for it (such as on Lizzy's pillow).  

The compost bin is its final resting place.