Yup… that’s a big one!
It's mesmerising watching them make their webs.... #gardenrestorationblog #wildlife
The Copper Shield
It’s only when you look closely that you can see the markings properly. From this angle you can see the row of little white triangles...
Pretty Shield Bug
This is a very pretty shield bug! It has a silver and coppery hue. #gardenrestorationblog #wildlife
Garden Spider
This is the time of year where large garden spiders appear and large webs will twinkle with dew and frost. This is my first Autumnal...
Another view of the dragonfly
This encounter really was a treat for me. I adore dragonflies and damselflies and this one stayed basking in the sunshine for several...
Hawker on the lavender
This beautiful male hawker dragonfly came and perched on the lavender tree for a while. It warmed itself against the fragrant leaves and...
A Bush Cricket’s Bottom
Now usually if I come close to speckled bush crickets in the garden they turn and face me. This one refused and chose a static...
The hungry caterpillar
This caterpillar had a voracious appetite. #gardenrestorationblog #wildlife
The speedy, hungry caterpillar
His body was a blur as I took this photo. He was fast on those legs!... #gardenrestorationblog #wildlife
An empty chrysalis
Lots of these around at the moment - and lots of butterflies and moths! #gardenrestorationblog #wildlife
