100 Days of Nature - Day 18

Very sad day today, but trying to retain some sense of normality, so tracked down a bug for Day 18.

100 Days of Nature - Day 16

I tried out another new park today. Now, it may just be because the weather wasn't as nice, but I wasn't as impressed as with yesterday's park. Better spaces for Frisbee, certainly, but lacking on the critter diversity side of things. Still, I managed to get a few decent captures. This was my favourite for the day - I like her face.

I am sorry to say that I haven't even touched hexagon blanket is almost 2 weeks. Tracking down minibeasts to photograph takes up a disproportionate amount of time!

100 Days of Nature - Day 14

I spotted this little guy on my orange blossom tree, which is right next to my rather sad looking rosemary bush. Looking online, I think he is the cause of my rosemary's sadness! He's a rosemary beetle, and an invasive pest, which I guess means I have to try & get rid of them. It seems a pity, as they are so pretty!

100 Days of Nature - Day 4

I am very proud that I have managed this 4 days in a row! Tomorrow may be a challenge as I am in work 8am-8pm, but let's see what happens...

I was on a little walk around the neighbourhood today when my "bug vision" saw this little bug. It was pretty windy again today, so I'm pleased this came out as sharp as it did.

100 Days of Nature - Day 3

I didn't have time after work to go for a walk today, so thought I would see what I could find in the garden.

I am sad to admit that I am not very green-fingered, so there wasn't much to choose from. However, after scouring the lawn for potential subjects, I found this little guy drinking nectar from a buttercup. It was the most chilled out bug of all time - hung on in there despite the wind and even let me rearrange the grass around it a little to get a better shot. If only butterflies and dragonflies were as cooperative...