Last week Keith and I met up in Gravesend for a walk along the River Thames. The tide was out … More
Category: Insects
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
Spring has Sprung
March dawns and its time for the first invertebrate surveys on my patch. So on a rare sunny day I … More
European Hornet
The invertebrate survey season is drawing to a close but still there are things to find. I had just recorded … More
Chipstead Down
A visit to this lovely site in Surrey on a bright sunny day was full of promise. My research had … More
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
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
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
Solitary Bee Week
I had an email today day reminding that this was Solitary Bee week. Solitary Bees often get overlooked as crucial … More