Categories DavidSnail feeding Post author By David Post date 26 August 2010 This snail was so busy eating that ignored me coming in close to get a better picture.
Categories DavidHoneysuckle berries Post author By David Post date 25 August 2010 Another bright red berry, this time from a honeysuckle growing in the hedgerow of a quiet lane.Here, from the same plant, a mixed bunch of unripe and riper berries.
Categories DavidOrange Himalayan balsam Post author By David Post date 24 August 2010 More commonly, this plant has a plainer pink flower.
Categories DavidHoverflies feeding Post author By David Post date 23 August 2010 The hoverflies seemed to find these blackberry flowers irresistible.A snail was also feeding, but on a leaf (bottom of the picture, below).
Categories DavidSloe berries Post author By David Post date 22 August 2010 The berries in this sloe hedge were rapidly ripening earlier this month.In the picture below a shield beetle can be seen resting on one of the berries.
Categories DavidMeadowsweet Post author By David Post date 21 August 2010 This plant was growing overhanging the canal.