Red On The Green

 

This is a cute little ladybird on the green leaves. It really stands out I think. I have always loved ladybirds, they are cute little creatures.

A Web In The Sun

 

This is a spider on its web. From what I gather, it is a common garden spider. The web is perfectly formed. This photo is a few years old.

Mirid Bugs

These are Mirid Bugs also know as Grypocoris Stysi. I caught a few of them here! I took this photo a few year ago and it was my first sighting of them. Hadn't ever seen them before that!

Mr Chaffinch

 

This is the male Chaffinch. In the first photo he is checking out the seeds I put down then in the second photo he seems pleased with what he has picked! Isn't he a gorgeous bird.

Happy Damsels

 

These Damselflies certainly were in the mood for love! I took this last summer. These red damsels are very common over here along with the blue ones. This year I didn't see an many as previous years.

Common Blue

 

This is a common blue butterfly. I took this a few years ago. Sadly this year I didn't see any of these.

My Friend Froggie

 

I took this photo a few years ago. I was saving the baby frogs from being squished and this one looked a bit different from the others. It had a slight green tint to it. He hoppped about my hand for a few minutes and settled, so I decided to get a photo. I have been obsessed with frogs and toads ever since I was a little kid.

1 Year Anniversary

 

One year ago today Stitch arrived to his forever home with us. He was abandoned and left for dead in a park. A member of the public took him to her local vets in Northamptonshire and a member of the vets team fostered him. He ended up with my partner's step-sister. And we ended up with him! I could not imagine my life without him now. He has been a wonderful addition to our family. In the first photo, that was a few days after he arrived and the other 3 photos are from August. He was at the vets on Tuesday getting his vaccination boosters and the vet said he was a healthy and happy young boy. 

A Curious Cow

 

This cow was looking at me with a hint of curiosity I think. Isn't she a lovely girl.

A Friendly Snail

 

This snail was going along the path and I decided to pick him up and move him onto the grass so he didn't get squished. While lifting him up I put him onto my hand and he popped out, so I took a few photos. If you are handling snails it is best to have slightly wet hands.

Saving A Caterpillar

 

This is a Vapourer Moth Caterpillar also know as Rusty Tussock. It was on a lamp post and I just had to save it. I got a leaf from the ground, as it is unwise to touch caterpillars, and got it on the leaf then popped it onto the tree. It would have a better chance of surviving that way, I thought. I have never seen one of these caterpillars before and was glad to see something new!

Little Fishy

 

This little fish had washed up on the beach. I am not entirely sure what type of fish it is! 

Things People Leave In Nature

 

These are some odd things people have left in nature. First is a packet of cigarettes inside a tree. second is a clothes peg on a tree stump and lastly one shoe in the forest. Aren't humans weird!!

Saving The Bees

 

This is a bee I saved a few years back. Bees are wonderful little creatures and so very important. Sometimes during the summer they need a little extra help so I always carry a sugar solution with me on my walks and feed them it. I have no fear in picking them up and have never been stung while helping a bee. After she got her hit, I put her on a flower, made sure she was okay, took a few photos and then she flew off.

A Friend Came To Visit

 

These photos are a few years old now. This little fellow came to visit me in my garden. I was taking photos of him down low when he decided to jump onto my hand! To my joy he stayed there for a short time and I got these photos of him. Isn't he gorgeous.

Ringlet

 

This is a Ringlet Butterfly. They are really common in my part of Scotland. Though it is very sad that all butterflies are in decline here. I really wish that humans would take much better care of the planet and protect nature.

Hello October 2024

 

Autumn is in full swing over here in Scotland and it is the 1st of October. Hallowe'en will be here soon and I love it! The clocks will also change at the end of this month! Happy October everyone :-D

Hoverfly

 

This is a Hoverfly! It could easily be mistaken for a bee!

A Snail At Night

 

This snail was in my garden one night! I decided to take a few photos of him! I love the pattern on his shell.

Incy Wincy

 

This is a lovely looking spider.

Baby Coots

 

These are 2 Coot babies from last year. They had about 6 or 7 babies last year and they did well and I went up most days to feed them. Coots are great little birds and good to watch.

The Wicker Man

 

This kind of reminded me of The Wicker Man! There is a famous photo of Christopher Lee standing in front of it with his arms up, maybe that's what I was thinking! Anyway it is a lovely and interesting tree whatever you see in it!

Magical

 

I spotted this rainbow and just had to get photos of it. It looks very magical.

The Stone Has Eyes

 

I think this stone looks like it has eyes! The moss looks like hair too!

Sunny Trees

 

A rare blue sky with lovely trees. 

The Tree Has A Window

 

This tree looks like it has a little window!

2 Banded Longhorn Beetle

 

This is a 2 Banded Longhorn Beetle. Isn't it a little cutie!

A Fly On The Mushrooms

 

There is a little fly on these mushrooms. Can you spot it? I think these are Turkey Tail mushrooms.

A Gorgeous Crow

 

How amazing and gorgeous is this crow? I just had to post 2 photos of him! He was my friend most of 2023 on my walks. I think he is such a beautiful creature.

A Nice Pattern

 

I spotted this slug a few weeks back. I found it really interesting due to the pattern. I've never seen the likes before. 

Stumpy

 

This stump caught my eye because it has branches growing out of in a odd way, almost like fingers!

Scarlet Elf Cup

 

These are Scarlet Elf Cup mushrooms. They look pretty funky and amazing I think. They stand out as they are bright red! And I have just checked they are edible too, if cooked thoroughly!

In The Woods

 

I took this while walking in the woods. I really liked how these trees were. I think the branches on the ground look like a spider!

Hallowe'en Mushrooms

 

These mushrooms are getting ready for Hallowe'en. I am not sure what they are, from my research I came up with Leafy Brain? Does anyone know what they are?

Babies Will Be Here Soon

 

This is a Pregnant Green Dock Beetle. I love these little beetles because of their colours, they are iridescent wonders.