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Re: Pot Pourri

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2026 4:52 pm
by Willpar
Time to drop in the Wild Westcountry video. New life at the lake, and what's on the Valerian?


Re: Pot Pourri

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2026 6:53 pm
by SnappyMac
I like your bag full of caterpillars William :) Nice to see the hummingbird hawk moth, I saw my first one of the year last week. Another lizard and those baby swans were cute...

Re: Pot Pourri

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2026 7:27 pm
by Willpar
Thank you Snappy Was a good month, don't come along that often.

Re: Pot Pourri

Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2026 7:33 pm
by Jacksparrow
Short but good. The video of the HBHM was great. :clap:

Re: Pot Pourri

Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2026 11:49 pm
by Willpar
Thank you JS, The HBHM was not far from here. Went over there 4 mornings in a row to get some clips at 0800.

Re: Pot Pourri

Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2026 6:40 am
by PimperneBloke
If I knew what Valerian was, I'd love to help out :)
As the others said, fab footage of the Hummingbird Hawkmoth, I've yet to see one this year.... I'm waiting for next doors buddliea to bloom, as that's where I've always seen mine!
Some more lizard- whispering is good to see, and I don't think I've ever seen Swollen Thigh Beetles interacting (fighting or procreating I'm not sure!!)
Thanks for sharing William :yes:

Re: Pot Pourri

Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2026 6:51 am
by Linda257
Wow what a variety of birds, beasties bugs and wildlife you found in past month, just shows you what you can find if you take the time to look!

Re: Pot Pourri

Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2026 9:01 am
by Willpar
Thank you PB, if you did find valerian plants, they come up every year, did think my self about putting some in big pots, as it looks like they could spread a lot. But they are nectar rich for butterflies and the HBHM. A nice mixed bag For May.

Re: Pot Pourri

Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2026 9:03 am
by Willpar
Thank you Linda, Was a good month, and a nice variety.

Re: Pot Pourri

Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2026 9:15 am
by Willpar


This is the second try getting this video up.
June was most challenging but got there in the end. Some flowers, waterbirds and local history.