Predation
I didn’t have the best of days at Uckinghall. Electing to walk around one of the lakes before going along the river may have been a mistake, because I met two chaps on the river bank who’d both had an … Continued
Pushmi-pullyu
I did so much gardening today that right now I barely know what to do with myself. Some light spinal torture on the Shakti mat, I think, and then (hopefully) sleep. And tomorrow, with luck, I’ll go outside, look around … Continued
Bonus butterfly
A trip to Prestbury Hill this morning improved my butterfly list for the year by six species, of which this was the most spectacular, and least expected. It hadn’t crossed my mind that the Marsh Fritillaries might be out yet, … Continued
Fastidious
While the Boy Wonder was having his pram nap this afternoon, I made straight for the patch of Geranium phaeum which provided me with good invertebrate photos last Thursday. Today it was less busy, possibly because it was hotter, but … Continued
Large meadow mining bee
As soon as I looked at that sweet little face, I felt sure that I was making a new acquaintance. I thought he was probably a mining bee, but I couldn’t think of one with such extensive yellow facial markings, … Continued
Beauty and the beast
“Oh, there you are, Beautiful!” I said. “I thought I’d lost you. Thanks for hanging around.” I admit to having looked over my shoulder quickly to make sure no-one else was in earshot, but I make no apology for talking … Continued
The morning after the night before
I was back at Ham Wall just after 6am, and back with the roosting chasers by 6.30. It was fun to watch them start to move around as the early sunlight reached and warmed them, and to see little squabbles … Continued
Chasing around
Over the past few days I’ve spent a lot of time wondering about making a trip to the Somerset Levels in search of early dragonflies, but without managing to come to a decision. After going round in endless circles over … Continued
Demoiselle day
I was raring to get out and photograph dragons today, but the morning was overcast and cold, which didn’t bode well for a successful dragon hunt. The afternoon forecast was much better though, so I did useful things till after … Continued
Lazy wood fly
R and I were busy for quite a lot of today, not least in going out for lunch to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary, so I didn’t find much time for photography. The weather was also unhelpfully overcast and windy … Continued