Cardiff – Page 3 – Jill Orme Photography

4 May 2023

Bluebell bee

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

While the Boy Wonder was taking a pram nap this afternoon, pushed around the park by his doting grandfather, I went on a small bug hunt, and found some small bugs. In this case the small bug is a sweat … Continued

2 Mar 2023

Incoming

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

We had a slightly challenging day today with the Boy Wonder – largely, I think, because I became increasingly viral across the day, and the less useful I was, the more unfairly the wrangling duties landed on R. What with … Continued

23 Feb 2023

Under-floor heating

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

R and I went to Cardiff today, where the Boy Wonder seemed happy to see us after a fortnight’s gap. We noticed another step change in his vocabulary and grammar, and one or two behavioural changes (not all of them … Continued

9 Feb 2023

Basking

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

“Would you like your slippers on?” I enquired this morning, eyeing the Boy Wonder’s bare feet. “No,” he replied. “I don’t like them.” There was no arguing with that, though I felt mildly crushed (R and I having bought them … Continued

15 Sep 2022

Hummer

by JDO | posted in: Hoverflies, Invertebrates, Wales | 0

R and I had an excellent day with the Boy Wonder in Cardiff today. He was cute and funny throughout, and also rather sweet at times, showing genuine concern when a slightly younger child (“Baybee!”) was crying in the Swedish … Continued

1 Sep 2022

Common

by JDO | posted in: Arachnids, Invertebrates, Wales | 0

Phalangium opilio, according to Wikipedia, is the most widespread harvestman in the world, but this is the first specimen I’ve ever photographed. It’s native to Europe and Asia, but has been introduced (either deliberately or through stowing away in cargo) … Continued

25 Aug 2022

Target

by JDO | posted in: Dragonflies, Invertebrates, Odonata, Wales | 0

Sometimes you only get one shot at your target species, and sometimes that’s enough. I was on a mission and on a schedule as I yomped along the towpath at Forest Farm this afternoon – trying to get down to … Continued

18 Aug 2022

Zzzzzz

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

“Car.” “Yes, a car – well done. It’s a blue car, isn’t it?” “Car. Car.” “Yes! Lots of cars.” “Car.” “Yes, another car.” “Car.” “Yes.” “Car.” “Indeed.” “Car.” “Well, it’s a van really. But car’s fine.” “Nee-nah!” “Yes. No – … Continued

28 Jul 2022

Fuzzy

by JDO | posted in: Butterflies, Wales | 0

It’s only a few days since I last posted a Green-veined White, but I was pleased to capture this one on hemp agrimony at Forest Farm this morning (none of the Odonata that were present being prepared to stop and … Continued

7 Jul 2022

Gold

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Dragonflies, Invertebrates, Odonata, Wales | 0

R and I had a great day in Cardiff with Baby B, who continues to surprise and amuse us. Although he still hasn’t got many recognisable words, it’s quite clear that he understands pretty much everything that’s said to him, … Continued

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