WHAT'S BUZZING OR FLYING NEAR YOU TODAY - 2017

@wiseowl I don't think there is a more photogenic bird than a Robin.

 

Selfie? @wiseowl

 

Not buzzing but otherwise 'engaged'.
Southern Hawkers mating.

 

Sorry to hear that @wiseowl I know how annoying it can be when you want to get out and can't.
Today's offerings.
Gadwall at Longham Lakes, common(ish) duck easily overlooked but I love them due to the intricate plumage pattern, nearly always in pairs.


At Holton Lee the Kingfisher posed again.

 

Another Gadwall preening.


Very distant Ruff! The weed in these lakes (ex gravel pits) was so thick the birds were sitting and walking on it!

 

@alana and @strongylodon LUVING the Dragonfly photos just
@strongylodon LUV... LUV... LUVVVVV the kingfisher pics

There are some amazing photos on this thread- everyone for sharing - too many of you to remember to tag your names, but your photos are very much appreciated

 

Female Common Darter.

 

From the garden today. the insect with the spiked tail was stuck in the shed window until I released it, the fish pond net came in handy, no way I was picking that thing up.

 

Young Siskins @shiney, we had a pair up until mid summer but no young ones.

 

He is

 

@martin-f your insect with the spiky tail is just an Ichneumon wasp, parasitic but has no sting, the spiky bit is the ovipositor for laying eggs in it's host, Butterfly caterpillars, Beetles etc.