Waiting for food, originally uploaded by TheLilacGrove. I took the sunflower heart feeders in for a good clean today (hygiene is very important, especially as greenfinches have all but disappeared from our garden in the last 2 years). The siskins … Continue reading
Holly Blue Close Up, originally uploaded by TheLilacGrove. The Holly Blue finally settled on some of our Ivy long enough to get a good view and a photo. Normally they never stop, I’ve been after a shot for about a … Continue reading
Not an amazing photo, but this imprint was on the back door window this morning. Not sure what is was. There was no sign of an injured bird so hopefully it is ok. … Continue reading
Three fledgling golfinches were being fed outside the kitchen window. I had to shoot through glass but the results aren’t too bad. In this one you can see the sunflower hearts passing It begged for more More Flapping You can … Continue reading
The stuff I ordered from ArkWildlife came this week so I’ve started on the insect house we’ve been planning, although I think it is going to be a bigger project than originally planned. I’m going to fill up the whole … Continue reading
Time Lapse movie of Ladybird emerging. Need to work on consistent lighting though. Love the way it looks like a lentil when it comes out and then hides under the leaf to dry. … Continue reading
Upside Down, originally uploaded by TheLilacGrove. The Harlequins are now out in force on the small Weeping Willow in the garden. I had some pupating larvae on time lapse and after 5 days of filming they went. Unfortunately the card … Continue reading
An excellent day was had in WWT Slimbridge. A couple of lifers too. The Reed and Sedge Warblers were very accommodating and gave us some great views. Reed Warbler The ladybird was taking a risk! Sedge Warbler At the South … Continue reading
The leaf cutter bees have been making use of insect house I managed to see one sealing the hole I’ve also noticed what I assume is the female, flicking her abdomen up and down. Presumably to attract males. … Continue reading