WHAT ELSE I SAW TODAY

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While having a little tidy up of dead leaves I uncovered 3 Frogs

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What forward little creatures abound in the grounds of le chateau !!

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Whilst out and about earlier I spotted a white buddleia in full bloom . Mine is still in bud stage and quite a way from flowering .

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Whilst out and about earlier I spotted a white buddleia in full bloom . Mine is still in bud stage and quite a way from flowering .

My purple one is well in flower now. Butterflies have been visiting

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First one !! (See above posts !!)

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First one !! (See above posts !!)

Spectacular! I can hear the beat of Butterfly wing from here.

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A Harlequin ladybird has taken up residence in my bedroom window.

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You should have a word with Kev about clean windows !!

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This arrived in my garden this morning about 0900 It is a Hornet Hoverfly. (Volucella Zonaria)
It fooled me for ages into thinking it was a type of bee or wasp. Apparently it is harmless to humans.

Honey Bee photo on similar size flower head for comparison