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Jan. 12, 2021
Bees!
Bees are among many insects on the decline. In fact 40% of the world's insect species have declining numbers. This was according to a February 2019 study.…
Jan. 01, 2021
Amazing creatures
Bees are the most amazing creatures! Having been working with my colonies this summer, I can say that I'm totally in love with my girls. Here is a 64megapixel…
Oct. 04, 2020
(The Birds) and the BEEEEEEES!
I've left the hummingbird feeders up so that some of these beautiful, tiny birds, could peruse my yard. But it seems that instead of hummingbirds I am having…
Sept. 08, 2020
Insects on the John Pit Site
This is a common blue butterfly. This is a day flying moth called a silver y. It is so called because it has a silver letter y on its wing. These are common…
Sept. 06, 2020
Vanessa atalanta - Enjoying the autumn sunshine
[131/365] Day 131 of my 365 Photo Challenge. I am still staying on the island of Fehmarn. The weather is fantastic and invites you to do nature photography. I…
Sept. 06, 2020
Insects in the Garden
There are many species of hoverfly in the UK. This is one of them. They mimic bees and wasps but are completely harmless. Another hoverfly. This evil fly is a…
Sept. 03, 2020
Araneus diadematus - Awaiting lunch
[128/365] Day 128 of my 365 Photo Challenge. Today's photo shows the garden cross spider, which I discovered during my renewed visit to the Wallnau reserve of…
Aug. 24, 2020
Praying Mantis
I came home to find this cute mantis sitting on the patio table and just enjoying the cool weather. Since I have never had the opportunity to capture a mantis…
Aug. 15, 2020
Hover Flies
You want to sun bathe? BZZZZZZZZ Hover Fly! You want to swim in the pool? BZZZZZZZZ Hover Fly! You want to sit outside and read book? BZZZZZZZZ Hover Fly! And…
Aug. 13, 2020
Hackberry Emperor
This guy landed on me and had no intentions of leaving. The only camera I had close by was my cell phone, so I proceeded to capture as many photos as I possibly…
Aug. 13, 2020
More Backyard Marcos
We had a lot of rain the last few days, which means more debris and growth. This is no great for making yard work and weeding easier, but I did find some new…
July 31, 2020
Enjoying lunch in the Sun
[116/365] Day 116 of my 365 Photo Challenge. 32 degrees Celcius! That was the value the thermometer showed today. Almost too warm to take pictures outside.…
July 16, 2020
A curious visitor
At our home we only have a small terrace and my wife made a small garden on it. Mostly herbs and other green things to eat. She came in and said ther is a…
July 15, 2020
Familiar faces
These are photos from last Spring with the familiar actors. I will be moving onto other series soon ...
July 13, 2020
Pieris Napi
[099/365] Day 99 of my 365 Photo Challenge. After the weather was superb again today, I looked for flowers and insects in the nearby fields. This green-veined…
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