Scarlet Tiger
While R and I were tidying the garden yesterday afternoon I pulled up a prickly sow thistle from the back of the front border, and as I threw it onto the wheelbarrow I realised that there were a copulating pair … Continued
While R and I were tidying the garden yesterday afternoon I pulled up a prickly sow thistle from the back of the front border, and as I threw it onto the wheelbarrow I realised that there were a copulating pair … Continued
When blipfoto warned me a few days ago that this would be my seven-year blipversary, I mentally logged the fact and decided to try to find seven of something for today’s post. And then, being me, promptly forgot about it … Continued
I was very happy when I spotted one woundwort shieldbug in the garden on Saturday, so you’ll be able to imagine how pleased I was today to count thirty six of them – thirty five having a love-in on the … Continued
On another dull and showery morning I struggled to find many invertebrates, but eventually turned up this handsome hoverfly in the scrubby area at the very far end of the garden, on the bank of the stream. I’m not too … Continued
My resolution never to leave home again didn’t survive R offering to buy me coffee and cake in Stratford today, and we had a pleasant stroll into town along the river. I took a few bird photos, most notably of … Continued
After a brisk morning walk around Croome, R and I spent the afternoon working in the garden. It was warm and sunny – too hot, in fact, for some of the heavy tasks we’d set ourselves – and suddenly there … Continued