Worcestershire – Page 141 – Jill Orme Photography

22 May 2019

Fresh

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Invertebrates, Odonata, Worcestershire | 0

This is the first damselfly I’ve found in the village this year – an occasion that merits a post, I think. I spotted her when I stumbled over to my neighbours’ pond late this afternoon, after a day of pre-wedding … Continued

18 May 2019

Small Heath

by JDO | posted in: Butterflies, Invertebrates, Worcestershire | 0

I wonder if you can find Small Heaths in Smallheath….? Anyway, this Small Heath wasn’t in Smallheath. This afternoon I went down to the site where Hillyblips and I photographed Grizzled Skippers last year – with R riding shotgun, because … Continued

17 May 2019

Osteospermum

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, My garden, Worcestershire | 0

This afternoon R and I went to the funeral of a neighbour who died recently at the age of 97. It was a lovely service, with warm tributes paid by family members to a woman who was clearly the heart … Continued

15 May 2019

It begins

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Invertebrates, Odonata, Worcestershire | 0

“Did you get him?” enquired the Croome steward, of the woman lugging two cameras across the Chinese Bridge. “Ummmm…. the otter, do you mean…?” “Yes!” he said, in that tone of voice that means What else would I be talking … Continued

14 May 2019

Malachite

by JDO | posted in: Beetles, Invertebrates, Worcestershire | 0

After a wonderful breakfast this morning, R and I said goodbye to the Howard Arms and drove over to Witney, where we collected – and thus became responsible for – The Dress. I’d like to tell you that this did … Continued

11 May 2019

Shhhh….

by JDO | posted in: Bees, Invertebrates, Worcestershire | 0

Someone is sleeping…. After another long morning of errands and wedding craziness, I went out for a head-clearing walk around the village. I was disappointed that my neighbours’ pond still had no Odonata, and the butterfly field no butterflies (nor … Continued

9 May 2019

Grass

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, My garden, Worcestershire | 0

Probably grass. Maybe. What it actually looks most like to me is barley – and living here, that’s quite possible – but I don’t claim any kind of expertise. I’m sure mollyblobs would know, but it’s a bit late in … Continued

8 May 2019

Beardy

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, My garden, Worcestershire | 0

I do like a wet iris, and this one was a welcome sight today, when I took a break from my do-to list and scuttled around the garden with the macro, because I was trying to avoid a lengthy photo … Continued

6 May 2019

Anxiety

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Worcestershire | 0

I was at Kemerton Lake this afternoon, chatting to the other person in the hide and wondering if and when something would happen out on the lake, when all the pochards suddenly left the island where they spend most of … Continued

5 May 2019

Airborne

by JDO | posted in: People, Pets, Sport, Worcestershire | 0

As you can see, I couldn’t resist making a return trip to Broadway today, to the second day of the horse trials. The wall I favoured as a location yesterday wasn’t in use today, and it took me a little … Continued

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