When I caught sight of this Drake Mackerel Mayfly on a bank of bramble and nettles down at Cleeve Prior Mill this afternoon, I wondered what on earth she was doing sitting out in the open like this: they’re usually … Continued
With the unusually warm April and May we’ve experienced, it seems as though my spring solitary bees have lived fast and died young: there are plenty of bumblebees in the garden right now, but for the past week or so … Continued
We’ve moved into what looks as if it might be quite a tricky period of weather. It was stormy overnight, which didn’t help me catch up on my rest after a tiring day, and this morning dawned dark, windy, and … Continued
A few weeks ago I was invited to join the judging panel for the annual exhibition of TWASI, The Wildlife Art Society International, having been suggested to them by a (former!) friend who’d judged for them previously. TWASI are permanently … Continued
Artistically, I’m not a fan of feet, though I concede that practically they’re extremely useful, so I’m very much in two minds about posting this. But it was mildly amusing to have this Narcissus Fly (Merodon equestris) turn the tables … Continued
