Wild
I thought it would be nice to finish June with some bug porn. Actually, as you may have noticed, I’ll happily post bug porn any day of the year, but this is the month of #30dayswild, and a pair of … Continued
Opium poppy
I don’t believe I’m responsible for this poppy plant, although from time to time I do buy some mixed wild flower seed, sprinkle it around the garden, and wait to see what takes. But I always choose native seed mixes, … 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
Captain Beaky
I was pleased to see this little hoverfly this morning, because it’s a favourite species of mine. It’s one of only two that has this long snout, or rostrum, protecting its proboscis; it always reminds me of a Venetian Carnival … Continued
Chequered
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Today’s re-run of Groundhog Day was marked by the arrival of the small batch of emergency pond plants I ordered last week from Sweet Knowle Aquatics, who seem to have got their…. act…. together rather better than some of the … Continued
Eupeodes on euphorbia
Another day, another hoverfly. I hoped to bring you the first Rhingia campestris of the season, which I stalked for a good half hour this morning with both cameras, but she was feeding with great concentration deep inside the pulmonaria, … Continued
