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One of the UK's rarest and smallest bumblebees. Taken at Wat Tyler Country Park

A real dig back in the archives tonight!

 

This might not be very exciting to a lot of folks however... We've lived here for nearly 20 years & have often heard the Tawnys but have never seen them, even when I'm peering up in the trees in the woods, nothing.

 

Over the past fortnight two youngsters have been calling, so I had a wander (in the dark I might add) and narrowed it down to which probable trees. Then another wander just at dusk, when I saw the glint of eyes and got Twitted at by Mum or Dad.

 

After work tonight I checked both trees, one is so twisty & gnarly I couldn't see, however Squeaky #1 was calling last night from there. This tree is more 'open' and Squeaky #2 was dozing quite happily in the early evening sunshine. .

 

There is a very silly grin at finally meeting this rather secretive but very beautiful Owl!

Hedgehog in the garden ❤️

Our resident Hedgehog has had Gentlemen callers.... Turn the sound up!

Full version on youtube : youtu.be/xoTCF3udV1Q

Chaffinch watching his mate

Shield bug flexing its wings on forget-me-not

 

Leicestershire, UK

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So tiny and just managed to catch this beauty in the sunshine.

The BBC Springwatch studio at RSPB Minsmere. Ready to be pressed into action towards the end of May this year :-)

My first ever wall butterfly from portland bill yesterday

Having moved house and only putting our first nest box up at the end of March 2021 within an hour the parents moved in and today we had six young fledge. This is the first to fledge

2 miles from home. just beautiful

Sometimes time is sort and the local park is the best option! doesnt fail to provide loads of shots each and every time

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