Friday, 2 July 2021

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Common Blue



Roe Deer


Dyer's Greenweed

Fabulous plant and if I remember correctly used with Woad (used to make blue dye) to make Green colour.


Dune Robber Fly

(with Cranefly sp? prey)


Latticed Heath


Dark Green Fritillary
(This butterfly is becoming more common on my patch. It is quite common at Druridge and especially on Holy Island.)


Cuckoo


Jack Snipe

Not a bird you would expect to see in July at Druridge.



Spoonbill


Sooo Cute!




Fragrant Orchid

Well I think it is? I have heard of records from 15-20 years ago but never seen one myself. Long Spur, smell very strong like a delicate perfume (and that considering my sense of smell is poor (not covid related!)) and narrow leaves.



Not sure about this one. White variant of common spotted?


Oh dear!

Looks bad.

No it is a Chiffchaff sunbathing. I thought it might be anting but think now it was just topping up the Vitamin D.




These would have made good mystery bird photos!


Why the expletive in the title?

 I missed the Soft-plumaged Petrel

It obviously flew past me at Snab and despite the regular updates I still did not see it. Congratulations to all those who saw it and to everyone who provided the information especially Ross Ahmed for his timings.

 

Thursday, 24 June 2021

Ooh that's nice!


Common Redstart

I didn't expect to see a Redstart easily as there is so much cover. So to capture this female was a bonus.


Ooh err!

Now that is bonny!


One of my favourite photos. Yes I know it's not sharp but who cares. The colour and movement is so wonderful.


Chimney Sweeper


Reed Warbler


Common Sandpiper

(without the measles?)


Green Tiger Beetle


Early Marsh-orchid


Mother Shipton

 

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Variety ..


Tufted Duck


Spoonbill (juvenile)


Ringlet



Lesser Meadow Rue


Sea-milkwort



Twayblade




Kidney Vetch


Four-spotted Chaser


Painted Lady




Emperor

Do they ever stop flying?



A Battle ... wow. This was amazing to watch. Looked like one male was trying to drown the other. The clatter of wings and splash in the water was amazing to hear. Wish I had chosen to use the video on my camera. Next time?



Meadow Brown


Broad-bodied Chaser (m)



Mammal group discover giant hamster colony in dunes and quickly provide them with a suitable exercise wheel.


Brimstone Moth

(A nice garden find whilst picking Gooseberries!)