AOG Day 7 Your dedicated reporter has spent much of this week covering a piscine crisis which threatened to completely destroy a key venue of this year’s Alternative Olympic Games, but is happy to report that following the placement of … Continued
The British Dragonfly Society have declared this to be Pond Watch weekend – so being a compliant sort of a person*, I went out this morning and watched my ponds. Conditions were a little tricky, with scudding clouds changing the … Continued
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
According to Wikipedia the genus name of this plant, Oenanthe, is derived from the Greek oinos “wine” and anthos “flower”, and comes from the wine-like scent of the flowers. I can’t say that I’ve noticed this, but there are only … Continued
Firstly, I’d like to say a huge thank you for your lovely response to my 6-year milestone yesterday. I’m very grateful for your lovely comments, and touched by your generosity in sending my post to the top line of pops. … Continued
