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Me neither, but there have been a few more around this year, and one was good enough to rest on the back door with me inside.

A bright and cheerful Parent Bug spotted in our garden.
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Hi Nic. Good to see you here.

Jersey Tiger, the underview.
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Yes. Loads around here. We often see a light crop followed by a heavier one, but this year is exceptional.

As it’s #NationalMarineWeek, its a good time to post these two cryptic creatures found in the rock pools of Old Hunstanton. Some sort of goby and some sort of shrimp …. I think.

The stunning spiky Sea Holly just one of the many fascinating wild plants that can be found growing near the coast. The challenge this week is #ByTheSea, why not see what you can find, share your pics for #WildflowerHour this Sunday 8-9pm.

What can you find blooming along the coast? That’s the challenge this week for #WildflowerHour! Share your pics this Sunday 8-9pm using the hashtag #ByTheSea! Happy flower hunting! 🌿🌸🌊

Just a few, but probably a few more than usual.

Not the first Common Darter to visit our garden this year, but this was one of three females to spend time here this afternoon, which was nice.
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On a bridge handrail, a Peacock butterfly thinking Peacocky thoughts.
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From a recent walk, the gorgeously fluffy Pantaloon Bee
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Indeed.

I’m inclined to agree.

The Painted Lady. Also beautiful on the underside.
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Thanks. Will take a look at them.

I find butterfly flight amazing even without damage. It looks so haphazard but is exceedingly well controlled.

And here’s the Noon Fly.

A Noon Fly was perched on a fence rail. As i took a couple of pics, I spied a Common Lizard two bars down keeping a watchful eye.
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Struggling with an ID for this caterpillar. Quite a chunky one as can be seen with Thick Thighs giving it scale.
Looks like it may be about to pupate judging by the silk threads. No good side pic, so can't count prolegs.
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We went there on sunny Friday and it was wonderful.

For this week’s #WildflowerHour, a glorious spread of Wild Mignonette.

They went in search of Chalkhill Blues and found them at Warham Camp. After yesterday morning’s 100s of butterflies (11 species) on a local walk, we decided to give the Chalkhills a go. We weren’t disappointed. They were out in force, many on sheep dung. Fab day.
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Looks like one of the Miridae, but can’t say which species.

It’s always a pleasure to see moths in their natural habitat. From yesterday morning’s walk, Shaded Broad-bar and Marbled Clover.
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Amazing what blows in.

One of the most useful thing I’ve found on Bluesky is the Mutuals feed where you see just followers that you follow. Really helps to keep the unwanted stuff at bay. I can never remember where I found it, but hopefully this should work

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There was an interesting little bee in the garden. I went indoors to pick up the camera and on returning, the bee had flown. In its place was this tiny chap. A nymph of the Ant Damsel Bug, Himacerus mirmicoides. The first we’ve seen in the garden.
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A regular garden visitor, not in the least flamboyant, but still a gorgeous butterfly. The Speckled Wood.
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Great to see you both back again. You’re such a talented artist Benji. Looking forward to seeing your latest work and your adventures with nature.