European Hornet

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

Finding Glossy Ibis

I wrote a week or so ago about the influx of Glossy Ibis’ into the UK in recent weeks. Last … More

Some pictures that Sue took of the moon a few days ago.

Exciting news over the weekend that a flock of 40+ Glossy Ibis were recorded in Cornwall. There have also been … More

The largest of our native grebes, it is a common sight on inland water. Easily identified by its orange and … More

The smallest of our native Grebes, it is found on many lakes and larger water bodies. it dives readily and … More

When doing my local patch walk earlier this week, was surprised to see a large number of Egyptian Geese present … More

A trip with Keith to Oare Marshes. Normally we walk east along the sea wall but following some information, today … More

Lots of reports of Brown Hairstreak being found widely this week. I have yet to see one this summer but … More

The Red Admiral is one of my favourite butterflies. It is common in the UK and can be seen almost … More