Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
My first sighting of a Hummingbird Hawk-Moth was in north-west France, over thirty years ago. These exquisite day flying moths are summer visitors to the
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December
"December has the clarity, the simplicity, and the silence you need for the best fresh start of your life." ~ Vivian Swift
Bug Hunt
The arrival of rain this week coincided with a bug hunt I’d booked at a nature reserve. The deluge was great for gastropods, but not
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In Search Of The Supermoon
Every August sees the height of the annual Perseid meteor shower. This year, the peak of the display coincided with not just a full Moon, but
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Colouring Outside The Lines
Having attended various craft events with our son, I have been struck by contrasting attitudes of adults present. Comments which stand out follow similar themes:
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Behind The Lens
Watching wildlife behaviour has always been a source of fascination. And using a telephoto lens is often as much about observation, identification, and research as
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Attachment
It’s been longer than usual since publishing. Life’s timetable sometimes takes over the majority of hours of the day. There have been good-byes over recent
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Insect Week 2022
Insect Week 2022 reaches its conclusion this weekend. The annual event, organised by the Royal Entomological Society, encourages people to discover the incredible world of insects.
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Damselflies
It’s been perfect weather for nature watching recently, and we’ve spent some long days at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust reserves. Among many beautiful biota, some of
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Make Contact
Today’s post was going to be about garden wildlife. But it has been pushed back in favour of something, for reasons to be explained, I
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Meadow Flowers
I took an early morning wander through the nature reserve during the week. It’s a good time to walk the dogs, before the day warms
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