Category: David

Comma feeding. The ragged trailing edges of the wings are part of the species’ camouflage.

As we get well into summer, wasps begin to get more numerous.

This butterfly was resting and displaying itself to deter possible rivals.

Some blackberries are already ripe or almost ripe (above). Many more are on their way.

These honeysuckle flowers have come completely.

And these (above and below) different stages before they are fully developed.

One of the several species of ragwort. I didn’t hang around long enough to try to identify the species more precisely.

Another large frog making itself comfortable in a makeshift bird bath.

A bracket fungus, growing from tree trunks. In my opinion, it takes a lot of effort to see a resemblance to a saddle.

A Small White butterfly and a bumblebee feeding.

Larger than its more common relative. In my opinion, the flowers look more delicate.