Resplendent
R and I were in Cardiff again today, where poor Baby B was suffering from a combination of an emergent molar and this week’s nursery virus – or maybe that should be last week’s, because L and I both seem … Continued
Babe
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Speckled bush crickets are pretty strange little beasts even as adults, but the nymphs are so bizarre I find it hard to believe they’re real, even when I’ve got one cowering in front of me, wondering if I’m about to … Continued
Downy Emerald
Time was when Lower Moor at Oaksey in Wiltshire was one of my my go-to summer places, because of the plethora of Odonata I could confidently expect it to provide. I didn’t visit during 2020 because of Covid, and then … Continued
Marsh Fritillary
“Good morning!” “Morning.” “Have you seen any Marsh Frits?” “Yes, two. Up there, on the ridge, feeding on buttercups on the far side of the path.” “Wonderful! That’s really helpful – thank you!” “You’re welcome.” Five minutes later: OK… so… … Continued
Housekeeping
It was a privilege today to spend half an hour watching this treecreeper preparing to build a nest, just a few metres away from a public footpath. She didn’t seem concerned about being watched by anyone who stayed quiet, but … Continued
Me old cock linnet
Don’t worry – I’m not about to sing. So, I’d been planning a trip to Prestbury Hill today, after small early butterflies. The morning dawned cold and cloudy, which wasn’t what I was expecting, and overnight the weather forecast had … Continued
Advanced Pilates
The aim of this exercise is to stand on a step and place your chin on the riser below you, while stretching your arms straight back behind you – ideally without falling on your head. Note that this position is … Continued
