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Catching Up On Moth Catching

Despite continually promising myself that I would get a proper moth trap together before the end of the summer, I have to admit that I have sadly failed. Never fear though as the tried and tested method of chasing moths around the garden and scooping them off windows at night Read more…

By Adam, 14 years4 years ago
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Dotted Bee-fly (Bombylius discolor), Bloody Nosed Beetle and more

At Rhossili Spring was in full flow on Saturday with more newly arrived migrants present. We had barely stepped out of the car when our first two Swallows of the year shot overhead travelling west. Out on the headland a flock of at least fifteen Sand Martins arrived right before Read more…

By Adam, 14 years4 years ago
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Mating House Sparrows and Labyrinth Spiders

If you are a House Sparrow it would appear that damp, drizzly weather is the best time to be getting on with the business of mating. The bushes to the rear of the house were packed with activity and I managed to grab a picture of one of the amorous Read more…

By Adam, 15 years4 years ago
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Devils Coach Horse Larvae (Ocypus olens)

Tonight I have a slightly more unusual (well for me anyway) piece of wildlife for the blog. I spent a couple of hours down at Burry Port earlier this evening and noticed the following insect walking across one of the pavements. After much googling I have come to the conclusion Read more…

By Adam, 15 years4 years ago
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