Sap rising
I know it felt as though the winter would never end, but here we are finally, back at the bug porn season. This makes me very happy, and I know that some of you at least at least will be … Continued
Marsh flies
I’ve been seeing single specimens of these orange-eyed flies hanging around the wildlife pond for a few months now, but this is the first time I’ve ever seen a pair of them getting jiggy. And as I know you like … Continued
Makin’ whoopee
I left home this morning in warm sunshine, but by the time I reached Croome the temperature had dropped and the light was Stygian, and as I was walking through the shrubbery towards the lake it began to rain. I … Continued
Darter love
This morning R and I went for what’s now becoming a habitual Thursday National Trust Walk – this time at Croome, which continues to be a place that soothes our souls. It was breezy but sunny, and after the unsettled … Continued
Bonking beetles
According to Wikipedia, the Common Red Soldier Beetle is commonly known in England as the Hogweed Bonking Beetle – a name which I have heard precisely no-one use, ever. However, it is true that they’re the beetles you most commonly … Continued
Burnets with benefits
A warm, bright morning tempted me out to Trench Wood, where I happened on these canoodling Burnet moths before I’d gone more than about a hundred metres from the car park. This was lucky, because around the corner from this … Continued
Sex and violence
Shocking scenes took place at The Wildlife Pond this morning, when a lone male Helophilus pendulus attempted to force his way between a courting couple, and abduct the female. Our reporter was on hand, and spoke to several eyewitnesses. The … Continued
