WHAT ELSE I SAW TODAY

All the other creepy crawlies and animals that interact with your garden and the countryside
Willpar
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That is a lovely insect jacksparrow. Cant say I have ever seen one of those. Good pic.
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Relieved to know it is harmless to humans, Jacksparrow. Brave to get so close to a scabious :D !
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I was hacking away at some summer foliage when I heard a sound I usually expect to hear in the spring on one of the first warm days of the year. The unmistakable drone of a Bumblebee :jawdrop:
At first I couldn't see it but finally just caught a glimpse of it disappearing under my holly tree. A Queen White Tailed I think. Definitely a big one. :nod:
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Ah, that's a shame. Hope she finds warm quarters very soon. Amazing spot, Jacksparrow :yes:
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This morning was a flying ant launching time. They usually pick a warm sultry day.
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Thanks for the warning. I get lots but so far fingers crossed.
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A Brimstone butterfly and a Two spot Ladybird :butterfly: :ladybird:
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Good spot JS.
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A Queen Wasp found it's way into my garage today while house hunting. I showed it the door as I don't want them in there. :shake:
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Lucky that you had seen it JS. not a good visitor to have in the garage.
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