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I'm with Linda on this - I was trying to remember what S taught us about CC vs WW (willow not wood) - CC dark legs, shorter primaries and single syllable tweet contact call. WW pale legs, longer primaries due due migratory needs - double syllable contact call. I'm not seeing enough yellow to make me...

Just came to bed and saw this guy on the ceiling...had to go get the ladders for closer look....it can stay the night rent free but getting evicted in morning 😂 Common Marbled Carpet Moth according to that search engine so will take that with pinch of salt! And Wait for our expert :shrug: Yes it is...

what a wonderful little Spa Nick - looks to be very appreciated

The first photo is a 'spot the butterfly' challenge - I never did manage a decent photo because I nearly ended up flat on my back when someone thought they would talk to Gosh while my attention was the butterfly he has been sitting behind me being a good boy. He regretted his choices when she then s...

Right PB. here is your challenge - I honestly think its worth having a go if you fancy winning a book;) https://butterfly-conservation.org/world-photography-day-comp-terms-and-conditions?fbclid=IwY2xjawMS1l5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLTjhabnFRMXZPYzB6OUFrAR4x5N2r8qTYp1IGP33y1TxLwYpYqItfxWMDYMCTiOc49iMX...

Those are worth submitting to Country file or Springwatch - they are fab-u-lous

Has Gosh done the trials yet? Bet he's suffering a bit in this heat 🥺 Welsh ones were cancelled - we've got 3 big dog shows over the next 14 days and then water tests in September. He has a good cooling coat and has spent most of the time snoozing in any available breeze or on a cool mat in front o...

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Fri Aug 15, 2025 6:00 pm

Not one I've seen Cin... Is it one of your home grown ones, or are you still on your travels?

Still on travels - deepest darkest Shropshire

Not sure but maybe a Black Darter - I go the impression of a black rather than blue insect in flight

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I think Catlady must have been scrolling back through your beautiful photos and found this little lollipop 1B2A3685-2 who I don't think identifies as a Buzzard

Cin