WHAT'S BUZZING OR FLYING NEAR YOU 2019

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  1. Uztwo

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    Hi, very interesting about Blackbirds, males usually chase young ones out of their territory by now but 2 are still here, perhaps the adults have gone as the Song Thrush is singing closer now.
    Not sure if this (trial) :noidea: Nuthatch photo can be seen as a Thumbnail, or a full size picture? (Reduced in Microsoft Paintshop). :smile: View attachment 127343
     

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      I think this might be a pair of Variable Damselflies

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      Ruddy Darters

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      The plant is a Slender St John's-wort.
       
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        From the Durlston Cliffs, Gannet
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        Peregrine.
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        In the hedges.
        Redstart.
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        Willow Warbler.
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        • Sian in Belgium

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          Well, cleaning behind the kitchen door the other day, I saw a familiar beastie...

          I’ve finally go round to taking him off the kitchen table (don’t think the MiL would be too impressed when she arrives tonight:heehee:) and taken a photo.

          Obviously, it is an ex-insect, that has ceased to be... E78088B5-D5ED-460B-BDDB-2863CFD1713D.jpeg
          (Wings between 2.5-3cm long) - any guesses as to what it is/was?
           
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          Ant Lion? Species of the week: antlion - Minsmere - Minsmere - The RSPB Community
           
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            Yes!!!
            Those are the “pits” in the sand/soil that I was talking about, on my “extremely sandy soil” thread.

            Thank you, @Scrungee !


            Those strange moments when having a conversation in a foreign language with a native speaker, and you are both desperate to understand each other, because you are passionate about the topic. I remember thinking “something-lion? Ant-lion? What is the woman on about?”!!
             
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              A couple of Wasp Spiders, I found 5 in front of the cafe at Arne RSPB this morning.
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              Underside.
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                Looking quite fierce.

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                  Mating Common Darters

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                    Fabulous pictures everyone.:wub2:

                    Ey what a treat I had this morning...sat in the garden with a cuppa in the shade by the coniferswhen something caught my eye..

                    Only the most beautiful little Gold Crest..never seen one in the 'flesh' before..magic:wub2:

                    Sadly no photo as typically when you spot something no camera with you.:doh:
                     
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                      Humming bird Hawk moth on Salvia this morning,
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                        Migrant Hawker.
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                        Blue Eyed Damsel.
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                          @lolimac I have often had my camera with me and seen Goldcrests but still have difficulty in getting a shot of one as they are so active!

                          In case you haven't had enough of spiders here are some more, aren't they pretty:biggrin::biggrin:
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                          With lunch.
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                          A very attractive Robber Fly.:biggrin:
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                            Brown Hawker (still going through my images from a trip to the Fens).

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                            P.S. He only has 3 wings, which might explain why he didn't fly off as I approached, like the other Hawkers.
                             
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                              Painted Lady and Brimstone on the Buddleia today.
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