Unexpected
“What is that noise?” said R as we were clearing up the kitchen after dinner. “It sounds like a jet engine.” “I can’t see anything,” I said, stepping out onto the patio. “OH! WAIT! Here, look, HERE – come HERE! … Continued
Just resting
R chugged into my study this morning while I was still wondering what to do with my day, and told me that he’d just spotted a damselfly nymph climbing one of the pond plants, and if I got a shift … Continued
Woundwort orgy
I was very happy when I spotted one woundwort shieldbug in the garden on Saturday, so you’ll be able to imagine how pleased I was today to count thirty six of them – thirty five having a love-in on the … Continued
Orange-belted leafwalker
On another dull and showery morning I struggled to find many invertebrates, but eventually turned up this handsome hoverfly in the scrubby area at the very far end of the garden, on the bank of the stream. I’m not too … Continued
Normal service resumes
My resolution never to leave home again didn’t survive R offering to buy me coffee and cake in Stratford today, and we had a pleasant stroll into town along the river. I took a few bird photos, most notably of … Continued
Palomena prasina porn
I’m aware that not everyone likes bug porn, or photos of insects eating other insects. But I know quite a few people who do, and today’s post is for them. This morning was bright and sunny, but I had work … Continued
Osmia bicornis
This morning was very wet and stormy, but the thunderstorms cleared around lunch time and the afternoon was mostly warm and sunny – though scudding clouds still blew through and changed the light quite dramatically from time to time. The … Continued