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29 Jun 2022

Attraction

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

It was a fairly dreary day, in more ways than one, though I did manage to get a few festering tasks off my books, so I suppose I should be glad about that at least. When I checked the garden … Continued

20 Mar 2022

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

If I was allowed to change one thing about my body, I wouldn’t ask for sylph-like thighs or a slender, straight nose – or even for fewer chins than I have currently. Instead, I’d like a pair of wings. I … Continued

12 Mar 2022

Motion

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

I missed the best part of the day, photographically speaking, because I was cooking this morning, and by the time everything was under way and could be left to its own devices, the warm sunshine had turned patchy, the wind … Continued

20 Jan 2022

Reactive

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Gloucestershire | 0

I took advantage of another cold but clear day and went to Slimbridge, where I had a fine time, got in a good number of steps trogging around all the hides, and increased my bird list for the year by … Continued

5 Jan 2022

Incoming

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Gloucestershire | 0

I spent three hours at Slimbridge in the middle of the day, and though I didn’t manage to be in the right place at the right time to see either of the most famous current residents (a spoonbill and a … Continued

1 Jan 2022

An early start

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

What is wrong with this picture? I don’t mean technically – I can critique my own work quite fiercely enough, thanks all the same. What I mean is: it’s New Year’s Day, in the English West Midlands, and this (obviously) … Continued

10 Dec 2021

Skimming

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

I had an early blood test appointment at Stratford Hospital this morning, and R sweetly offered to drive me into town. After (very good) coffee and cake in a new independent café called Arcle, we took a walk and caught … Continued

15 Sep 2021

Hawking

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

After spending a tedious morning analysing domestic fuel usage with R and choosing a new fixed rate energy plan, and with the prospect of an upcoming surge of housework and cookery in advance of visitors coming to stay at the … Continued

19 Aug 2021

Hangin’

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

My apologies for the background here, but I only photograph the dragons – I don’t get to tell them where to go and stand. I can’t decide whether it reminds me more of a Habitat fabric design, c.1980, or the … Continued

4 Jun 2021

Unexpected

by JDO | posted in: My garden, Skies, Transport, Worcestershire | 0

“What is that noise?” said R as we were clearing up the kitchen after dinner. “It sounds like a jet engine.” “I can’t see anything,” I said, stepping out onto the patio. “OH! WAIT! Here, look, HERE – come HERE! … Continued

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