Tawny Mining, Andrena Fulva #WorldBeeDay #worldbeeday2025

Army of #Wasps v #SolitaryBees hotel … Pretty clear who has won this battle (all happened in the space of a week). Hmmm.

Is this a False Widow Spider? 👀

Not bad out there today #WildFlowers

Think this might be Salvia Verbenaca, or maybe a young Pratensis? Will have to see when it’s in flower #WildflowerHour

Ruby-Tailed Wasp I spotted earlier #Chrysis species #SolitaryBees #NaturGarten

Hope you all enjoy the weekend as much as this glowing Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) butterfly enjoys the sunshine and nectar! 🦋🌸☀️🌿❤️ #SaturdayVibes #butterfly #NatureBeauty #wildlife #insect #naturelovers #spring #walking #nature

Senecio flowering well along the the Reculvers Seawall #wildflowerhour

Tripleurospermum maritimum I think? #wildflowerhour

Dried up Robins Pincushion on the Dog Rose surrounding Plum Pudding Lagoon yesterday #wildflowerhour

I can go most years barely seeing a Wall Brown #butterfly. They are a red listed species in the UK & are rapidly declining. Last year, I decided to turn my front garden into a #WildlifeFrontGarden. Prior to this, I’d never seen one in my garden & never dreamt I would. This year, I’ve had no less than 8 separate sightings of these beautiful insects in my #WildlifeFrontGarden - a space of approx. 20sqm. During September (their peak month), there were often two seen at the same time, suggesting they have, over the 2-3 broods they have each year, bred in my front garden. This photo was taken today - October 16th - my latest ever sighting. It has been a joy to watch them, basking on the walls of the house & my insect hotel, as well as making the most of the various nectar plants that I planted for them, particularly the Verbena Bonariensis. It’s remarkable to know that they have been attracted to breed in a garden of just 20sqm. Don’t ever think that your garden/green space is too small to help wildlife 👍 🦋

Can anybody ID this little Bird I spotted at the beach this afternoon? It wouldnt let me get close enough for a better photo I’m afraid - Not one I’ve ever seen before…. #Birds

A few shots of the Northern Lights from Reculver, North Kent, UK, last night. One of the most amazing experiences of my life. @MetJam_ @HollyJGreen @Kent_Online #northernlights #AurorasBoreales @chunder10 @theauroraguy

The Ivy Bee looks over its shoulder still for Epeolus fallax, its cuckoo, to follow from continental Europe 💚🍃

Are these Mint Moth Caterpillars? Or something else? I’ve never known them to destroy Nepeta like this..! #Moth #MothSquad

Garden visitor whilst I potted spring bulbs today #NaturGarten #Beetlemania