wildlife pond – Page 5 – Jill Orme Photography

8 Aug 2020

Speed Feed

by JDO | posted in: Bees, Flowers and plants, Invertebrates, My garden, Worcestershire | 0

AOG, Day 8 The heats of the 100cm Speed Feed (Bees, Female) took place this morning at a new venue for the Games: a clump of hemp agrimony by the Wildlife Pond, which has come into flower at just the … Continued

5 Aug 2020

Inane

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Hoverflies, Invertebrates, My garden, Worcestershire | 0

I had simultaneous wind rage and pond rage today, which isn’t a good combination: at one point my brain felt as though it was about to boil out of my ears. After breakfast I took the net lent by our … Continued

25 Jun 2020

Efficient

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

Until I became a pond custodian, I had no idea how many female damselflies oviposit alone. When I took this photo there were two solo female Azures working around the pond plants, as well as the tandem pair in my … Continued

21 Jun 2020

Calm

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

I only have four photos from today, and I’m posting this one because it’s Father’s Day, and R has completely fallen for the charms of the damselflies. Well, it’s cheaper than buying him a present. I’m not sure where the … Continued

20 Jun 2020

Pond Watch

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

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

13 Jun 2020

Sex and violence

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

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

2 Jun 2020

Azure

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Dragonflies, Invertebrates, My garden, Odonata, Worcestershire | 0

I’ve been battling with myself for the past ten minutes: this is one of the nicest photos I took today, but the extra is the most exciting. In the end I’ve decided to give the Azure Damselflies pride of place, … Continued

27 May 2020

Emperor

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Dragonflies, Invertebrates, My garden, Odonata, Warwickshire, Worcestershire | 0

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

24 May 2020

Swinging

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

It was a much balmier day today, and there was lots of activity going on at the wildlife pond this morning. I went there laden with garden tools, intending to plant a hemp agrimony at the edge of the pond, … Continued

21 May 2020

Love heart

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

The Large Red Damselflies have really settled in to the garden now. Males were patrolling both ponds for much of the day, and occasional territorial disputes broke out. I was able to get in close to this couple this morning … Continued

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