I used to welcome an annual migration of them from the neighbours laurel tree with wonder and affection, This year I've only seen one dead one and none last year. Nothing has changed on my or my neighbours fenceline so I don't know why things have changed.
What wildlife did you spot today?
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Groundhog up a tree. I thought it was an Otter at first and wondered 'what the'. Then got a better look at it. Never seen one in that particular vicinity (in town, just off the ravine) but it was on a slope and some trees had recently been cleared below there. Apparently, just the kind of spot your average Groundhog likes to spend the day surveying.
Yellowhammer , dunnock, Goldcrest, Wren, Blackbirds, Blackcaps, Chiffchaff, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Linnet, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Buzzards, Siskin, Wood Pigeon, Raven, Magpie, Jackdore, Skylark,, Carrion Crow, Linnet, Blackcap, Starling, Sparrow, Bluetit. Fox
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Me n the missus just spent two days on a large Shropshire farm , full of bird life.
It’s a lively time of year and a good mix of hanitat and hedge is great. No corn bunting?
I saw loads of those along the River Itchen on Monday. Also Cetis Warbler and some very noisy Common Reed Warbler.
Nice, at my old house there was a particular hedge and small tree next to it that the local little flock of Longtails seemed to really like, new resident cut both down and they never visited again.
Just saw this Elephant Hawk Moth in the long grass. They are nocturnal, so I feel quite lucky to have seen it.
Spotted this little guy catching some sun on the fence next to a gate
Where is she?
here she is!
Three of them; already flapping their wings ready to get on the next Influence flight to Antarctica.
And, if they survive the journey...Next year they will be back.
Not me.
This was spotted by Sue Dakteris in Brittany.
Some of you know Sue. She is usually found at the Moots and may well have fed you, she has most of us.
(With permission.)
Thought I'd see if I could spot any more moths, so hung up an old work shirt with a light behind it last night.
This strange looker took a rest on a nearby antler.
It's called a snout moth..... for some reason.
This strange looker took a rest on a nearby antler.
It's called a snout moth..... for some reason.
Also saw a common emerald, which as the name suggests, is a pretty striking colour.
I almost stepped on this toad as I went into the garage the other night.
I put it under a roof tile where I released a dozen crickets a few weeks ago.
I put it under a roof tile where I released a dozen crickets a few weeks ago.
Trail camera footage mini movie. I have moved the camera to get a better look at the Muntjaq that was near a scrap and possible scent spot.
