Reckon a moth and guess at emperor moth as it's the only one I know
I'm not so sure about that. I think an Emperor is more bristly and often has clearer black bands.
Definitely not bristly, just went for another look to make sure! I think you're right with Elephant Hawk Moth after looking at that site. How exciting!
It's been a fantastic year for moths, I've seen over 36 species this summer. I was going to put a little collage together and then I thought, fuck it I can't be bothered.
Covid has made it a pretty shitty year for most things. One of the few exceptions being our wildlife which really benefitted from a bit of lockdown respite.
I wish id seen this earlier. Took a photo of what i thought was an unusual looking buttterfly in Downham at the weekend and spent half an hour online looking to see if it was a rare species. Now see thats its a Jersey Tiger Moth. Im obviously no expert so didnt know moths can be day and night just assumed it was a butterfly as it was daylight.
Yeh that Silver Y looks like the most common ones that come in mine at night. That one that ME14 posted is freaking me out everytime i open this thread still. I dont like moths faces lol dont mind them face down....insert jokes
We usually have a good selection of birds on our garden feeders, but today for the first time we had two great spotted woodpeckers at the same time, normally we see one, they normally grab a nut (oo er missus) and fly off.
Envious of this as I think foxes are beautiful animals. I see them occasionally on my drive to work, usually as they run across the fields, never get to see them close up like this. Will never understand how some people get their jollies from chasing them down and watching them get torn to bits by a pack of dogs.
Envious of this as I think foxes are beautiful animals. I see them occasionally on my drive to work, usually as they run across the fields, never get to see them close up like this. Will never understand how some people get their jollies from chasing them down and watching them get torn to bits by a pack of dogs.
Envious of this as I think foxes are beautiful animals. I see them occasionally on my drive to work, usually as they run across the fields, never get to see them close up like this. Will never understand how some people get their jollies from chasing them down and watching them get torn to bits by a pack of dogs.
My hens are pro hunting.
You need to teach them jujitsu. Or give them flick knives.
Envious of this as I think foxes are beautiful animals. I see them occasionally on my drive to work, usually as they run across the fields, never get to see them close up like this. Will never understand how some people get their jollies from chasing them down and watching them get torn to bits by a pack of dogs.
I have a garden swing that seats 3. It is covered by a yawning. A bloody fox decided to use it as a bed , dug holes in the soft fabric , picked and shat on the soft seating etc. I had to fold up in big plastic bags and take it to the council tip. It will cost £69 to replace the cover and £30 for the soft cushioning. It had been there 5 years no problem until last month. Proxy foxes.
Well tonight I’ve learnt Bob isn’t actually Bob but Bobbi lol here she is looking through the window for me. I can open the door fully and she will sit about 1m away not bothered in the slightest, I can call her and she will come running to me like a dog on recall.
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I reckon it's more likely to be an Elephant Hawk Moth. By the way this guy, Jason Steel, does some excellent photos: http://www.jasonsteelwildlifephotography.yolasite.com/butterflies-and-moths.php
Covid has made it a pretty shitty year for most things. One of the few exceptions being our wildlife which really benefitted from a bit of lockdown respite.
Now see thats its a Jersey Tiger Moth. Im obviously no expert so didnt know moths can be day and night just assumed it was a butterfly as it was daylight.
And this one's a Silver Y that was in the house earlier:
That one that ME14 posted is freaking me out everytime i open this thread still. I dont like moths faces lol dont mind them face down....insert jokes
You need to teach them jujitsu. Or give them flick knives.
Where's the Kingfisher?