a dog's life in the Tamar valley, Cornwall, PL17

after a long journey through space the red admiral has landed at tranquility base (notice strong curvature of horizon on this small rocky pl...

the berries of guelder rose are a brilliant and eye catching red, which is why only a few are left on the bush

a 14 spot ladybird (very small, less than 5mm long and therefore not one of the dreaded variations of the harlequin ladybird) foraging in th...

does anyone know why this slug is abseiling off the buddleia?

blackberries (plus flies) rose hips, bird's foot trefoil, knapweed all in a great tangle of signs and semiotics (see link )

in a meadow full of flowers it is puzzling to see so many bees on a solitary dandelion. There must be something very special about dandelion...