Chrysalis
I’ve been finding quite a few of these chrysalises just below the soil surface. However most have been empty cases – and some have...
Grasshopper Reflexes
The cat has just spotted a grasshopper. The grasshopper is his nemesis – surely the only creature with reflexes fast enough to jump out...
Snails snails snails...
Hmm, the snails are thriving here. I’ve just gathered up another bunch ready to take over to the park. It’s becoming a regular ‘snail...
Another caterpillar
Found another *** caterpillar catching a bit of sunshine today. Underneath all that fluffy hair it really is quite little....
He's fast!
Another view of the caterpillar here - and he's quite a wriggler. It's never wise to touch the hairs on one of these caterpillars as...
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly
A beautiful, colourful small tortoiseshell butterfly has arrived to feed on the buddleia today. #gardenrestorationblog #wildlife
The Butterfly Bush
The ‘butterfly bush’ is certainly living up to its name! #gardenrestorationblog #wildlife
Borage and Blackfly
Here’s a close-up of one of the borage plants I planted from seed. It’s got a lot of blackfly on it so I’ll send in the bugs if I find...
Hairy!
Hairy caterpillar #gardenrestorationblog #wildlife
Nearly shed the armour...
The woodlouse is nearly free.... #gardenrestorationblog #wildlife
