First
“It’s too early,” I always say to R when I go off after Odonata in late April and early May. “On the other hand, someone has to be first out of the water.” First out of the water at Lucy’s … Continued
Rhubarb and ginger
Today was butterfly day in the garden: as well as this Comma, and the Large White I’ve included below, I logged a male Brimstone, a male Orange Tip (first of the season), a Peacock, and four Speckled Woods. The Brimstone … Continued
Stripy jumper
“Even I have to admit,” said R, looking over my shoulder just now, “that that is quite cute.” Which is especially pleasing, given the way he shuddered when I first showed him my photos on the back screen of the … Continued
Major annoyance
Right then, Mr B. major. Now we’ve finally introduced ourselves, can we come to an agreement? I realise that you don’t like me following you around, and that’s fair enough. But I need you to understand that this is my … Continued
