Verbena bonariensis – Jill Orme Photography

19 Jun 2025

Tea break

by JDO | posted in: Butterflies, Invertebrates, My garden, Worcestershire | 0

I had my head down working for most of the day, and only managed a brief foray round the garden during a tea break early this afternoon. That was quite productive though, netting a pair of Helophilus pendulus in cop, … Continued

9 Sep 2022

Backlit

by JDO | posted in: Butterflies, Invertebrates, Warwickshire | 0

I ended today with several photos I like, but this is the one that speaks to me the most: its sombre tones match my mood today, but I find the backlighting of the Painted Lady’s wing quite uplifting. I took … Continued

18 Aug 2022

Zzzzzz

by JDO | posted in: Bees, Invertebrates, Wales | 0

“Car.” “Yes, a car – well done. It’s a blue car, isn’t it?” “Car. Car.” “Yes! Lots of cars.” “Car.” “Yes, another car.” “Car.” “Yes.” “Car.” “Indeed.” “Car.” “Well, it’s a van really. But car’s fine.” “Nee-nah!” “Yes. No – … Continued

10 Oct 2018

Brimstone

by JDO | posted in: Butterflies, Invertebrates, Worcestershire | 0

The good news today: my tooth is still in place, so my jaw hasn’t yet decided to eject it. The bad news: I still feel as though I’ve been kicked in the face. Expect to be thoroughly bored by this … Continued

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