Damp
Today we finally received at least some of the rain we so badly needed, along with some fierce winds – a combination that kept me at my desk, crunching digital files, until mid-afternoon. As soon as I was sure the … Continued
With the unusually warm April and May we’ve experienced, it seems as though my spring solitary bees have lived fast and died young: there are plenty of bumblebees in the garden right now, but for the past week or so … Continued
Artistically, I’m not a fan of feet, though I concede that practically they’re extremely useful, so I’m very much in two minds about posting this. But it was mildly amusing to have this Narcissus Fly (Merodon equestris) turn the tables … Continued
Tired after yesterday’s surfeit of fun, I didn’t put in much effort today, and more or less pottered the day away. Because it was rather dark and cold I wasn’t expecting much insect activity either, so I was surprised when … Continued
R and I went out for lunch today to celebrate our wedding anniversary (I’d tell you which one but I doubt you’d believe me, as I’m clearly not old enough to have been married this long), and when we got … Continued
If this was a bird I’d be calling it a lifer, I expect, but it’s just a hoverfly so I won’t go all triumphalist about it, even though it’s a species I’ve never seen before. Well… maybe a bit triumphalist. … Continued