Good times
What with one thing and another the morning ran away from me, and it was after 2pm when I finally made it into the garden. By this time it was unseasonably hot, and many bees and flies were unhappy enough … Continued
Butterflyfest
All around the country over the past couple of weeks, people have been reporting damsels, and in some cases even dragons, and while naturally I’ve been very happy for them [*grinds teeth*], I’ve been finding the lack of Odonata here … Continued
Four by four
Back on the last day of March, the Speckled Wood was the fourth butterfly to be added to my 2026 butterfly list (since then I’ve also seen the first Holly Blue and the first Orange Tip of the year, though … Continued
Going for gold
I set off for Trench Wood again this afternoon, aiming to complete yesterday’s aborted mission. But once again I was deflected: as I approached Grafton Flyford it was sunny, and the thought of Willow Emerald Damselflies wandered into my brain … Continued
Small Copper
My records show that it’s a couple of years since I last came across a Small Copper, it’s about eight years since I last photographed one in the village, and I’ve never previously seen one in the garden, so it … Continued
Blue on blue
The giddy social round continues. This afternoon L and H made the trek from their respective cities to check up on their aged parents and each other, and we had a great afternoon sharing news, views, gossip, and laughter. I … Continued