Roost
I went to Shropshire today, in search of Black Darters. Cardinal error: in checking the weather forecast, I neglected to look at the wind speed. After nearly two hours in the car, as I made the final, stomach-lurching ascent of … Continued
Flavour of the week
The burdock is out along the bank of the Avon at Stratford, and this afternoon it was swarming with butterflies, most of which were Commas. I didn’t know before today that Commas find burdock nectar irresistible, but it must be … Continued
Common Darter
Another day, another National Trust walk: because I’ve been feeling distinctly sub-prime this week, R (who has plenty of projects of his own to be getting on with) is taking care of me and getting me out of the house … Continued
Close encounter
The mini-heatwave that the weather forecast has been promising us arrived today, reminding me that however grumpy I get when it’s too cold or wet for my insect subjects to be on the wing, many of them don’t appreciate it … Continued
