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Lesser Yellow Underwing - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Doormoth

There’s a moth on my doormat. I’m not sure whether it’s been wiping all six of its feet or not. Looking closely …

Moorhen - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Feathered friends

There’s time to visit Stover Country park and see some wildlife today. I’m taking my dad along so he can experience one …

Pied Wagtail - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Almost unremittingly awful

For Day 19 of #30DaysWild I’m working inside all day and then have a six hour car drive across the country. It’s …

Blue Tailed Damselfly - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

A walk around a blade of grass

It’s Day 13 of #30DaysWild, the scheme run by the Wildlife Trusts to get people to have wild experiences in June. I’ve …

Tiger Beetles - The Hall fo Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

A yellow-spotted green Tiger

The Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris) has yellow spots on an amazing textured metallic emerald green back. Green Tiger Beetles prey upon …

Cirl Bunting - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

An evening in the fields

As part of the Wildlife Trusts’ #30DaysWild I’m heading out to have some nature experiences every day this month. Today I’m heading …

Magpie - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Magpies are to blame

There’s a pair of Magpies in the tree by the lake in the park. They are noisy and busy, attracting attention from …

Mute Swans - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

From Cygnet to Swan

When did you last spend an hour so completely absorbed in something in the natural world that you forgot what time it …