golden rings

close up of golden ringed dragonfly and its amazing eyes.

something from the dark side

 It was butterfly heaven in the meadows today. Above is a peacock feeding on knapweed, showing the stark contrast between its colorful upper wings and dark under wings. Below is a silver washed fritillary.

fearsum beastie

The awesome water boatman heading for a hapless fruitfly. This variety is safe (see link). They seem to be in every puddle just now. They must be able to fly.

juvenile goldfinch showing the almost complete absence of adult colouring in its feathers

cool as a rabbit

a fox trying to look innocent stalking rabbits, and a young blackbird unflustered by the camera

nursery news

Behind the Martinot line, George Martin is getting a mouthful. Note the rather dainty white feathers on the adult bird's leg, something you don't see when they are flitting about but it is a characteristic feature of martins.