Wednesday 17 July 2013

Ladybird at Leiston Abbey

Ladybirds are few in number this year. Caroline Gill spotted one at Minsmere and I spotted one at Leiston Abbey while visting the Dig Venturers excavation.

Sunday 14 July 2013

Bittern at Minsmere

© David Gill
A single bittern emerged from the reed beds at Minsmere this afternoon. It disappeared and later reappeared further the pond.

Sunday 7 July 2013

Norfolk Hawker at Carlton Marshes

Norfolk Hawker at Carlton Marshes
© David Gill, 2013
Yesterday we spotted a Norfolk Hawker at Carlton Marshes. Note the distinctive green eyes and the 'yellowish triangle' on one of the abdomen segments.

Burnet Moths at Carlton Marshes

Burnet Moths at Carlton Marshes
© David Gill, 2013
Yesterday we spotted numerous pairs of Burnet moths in the meadow at Carlton Marshes.

Bitterns at Minsmere

Bittern at Minsmere
© David Gill, 2013
I was thrilled to see two separate bitterns at Minsmere this afternoon. We had heard them before ... but never caught sight of them.