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Category: Insects

Gravesend walk

Last week Keith and I met up in Gravesend for a walk along the River Thames. The tide was out … More

Dock bug, Firebug, Gravesend, Mediterranean Gull, Orange Tip

Hairy Footed Flower Bee

On a walk last week I came across a couple of these Bees. This is one of the earliest species … More

14 spot Ladybird

I was pleased to find a 14 spot Ladybird in the garden the other day. I initially thought it was … More

16 spot Ladybird

Spring has Sprung

March dawns and its time for the first invertebrate surveys on my patch. So on a rare sunny day I … More

7 spotted Ladybird, Green Shield Bug, Tarn, Tarnwood park

European Hornet

The invertebrate survey season is drawing to a close but still there are things to find. I had just recorded … More

European Hornet

Chipstead Down

A visit to this lovely site in Surrey on a bright sunny day was full of promise. My research had … More

Chipstead Down

Butterflies Galore on Northward Hill

Last Friday I went down to Kent to meet up with my friend Keith and his wife Elaine, who live … More

Butterflies, Northward Hill, White Letter hairstreak

Battersea Park in May

Bank Holiday Monday morning walk in Battersea Park. My route took me around the lake and it was noticeable how … More

Battersea Park, Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Eurasian Coot, Mandarin Duck

A walk around Eltham Palace

A bright Saturday morning and Sue and I decided to go for a walk around the grounds of Eltham Palace. … More

Eltham Palace

Solitary Bee Week

I had an email today day reminding that this was Solitary Bee week. Solitary Bees often get overlooked as crucial … More

Solitary Bees

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