What is buzzing or flying near you today??

Kalmia..........That is an awsome pic.of the Hummingbird Hawk Moth,did you take it?

Bob that is a cracking beetle too........you can see the hairs on the back of his neck lol.

 

Yes, it is a Cockchafer. We often see them over here too. I think it must have been the larve of one that I found on holiday recently. Must find the photo and upload it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockchafer


I love those Hummingbird Hawk Moths. Great pictures, kalmia and bob.

 

Agreed, fantastic photos Kalmia and bobj ... now I'm embarrassed to put my awful offering.

Whilst having lunch today this little birdie kept trying to get up into the tiled roof above us and sat in the road patiently waiting for the right moment .... I couldn't get any closer for fear of frightening him/her so had to crop a lot, sorry ...







I didn't take this picture today but had it as we wanted our outdoor porch roof done like this, but there are dozens of bird (sparrow?) nests tucked away in there ....

 

Looks like she may be having another nest in your roof space LoL.

 

Yes I'm on the isle of wight so we get many sightings as it only takes one good strong breeze from Europe and then we get loads:D

Ps: yes its a lovely photo but I'm afraid not by me :P although when i get my new fuji finepix it could be...

 

These were taken last Sunday over in the kids garden -


Ant on Apple Blossom -




Unknown insect on Apple Blossom -






Honey Bee on Apple Blossom -

 

Some great 'activity' shots Kedi.:thumb:

 

Mistle thrush on Mahonia outside front window feasting on berries,photos through double glazing hence lack of clarity.







This is a visiting blackbird on the same mission the white feathers on its head gives it the appearance of a penguin.

 

Lovely shots, Walnut, of both the thrush and the penguin blackbird! Did you go outside for the third picture as it is a very clear shot.

Thanks Strongy. I was lucky that day, there were so many insects busy in the kids garden and I took advantage of the chance. Not often that I get so many good shots in a row.

 

Hi Kedi, yes I managed to sneak round the corner for that shot but couldn't get any closer I will have to put them on my taming programme.

 

Those fly in my garden too:D but only when i get annoyed that they've destroyed another one of my iris's...

 

Bob -

- going back to your post of the 11th with the Cockchafer. I have uploaded a few of the pictures I took of the larve -

 

EEEWWW Kedi,:eek: your braver than me picking it up like that. They're quite big aren't they!! 02

 

Bllleeeughhhhh!!!