Arrived in Wengen at 4pm local time having left Luton at 7am. Great views of the Alps as we landed at Geneva and then the long train journey to Wengen. Time for a quick local at the meadow life before dinner and a walk to the viewpoint as the light faded. Now all we need is our luggage - very frustrating as we paid extra for same day Fly rail. Long-horned beetle looks like Stictoleptura rubra
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Marbled Whites Are Back
Last year we first saw the Marbled Whites in our local wood on 28th June - this year 27th June so very consistent emergence date. The clearing in the centre of the wood was alive with males last evening getting a last feed on the clover before roosting. The grass is very high so difficult to get clear backgrounds but lovely to see them in their pristine condition. Lots of similarly newly emerged Meadow Browns.
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Kingston Reserve, Cambridgeshire
The meadow is at its best with numerous flower species including large number of Pyramidal Orchids at the moment, several butterflies including Common Blues and Large Skippers, Banded Demoiselles and numerous other insects. Still practising with Fuji kit - (50-140 with 1.4 extender and 50mm Touit). Note for next session - try with larger aperture for long lens (these shot with f22 not ideal for non-macro lens)
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Red Hat Society at Tea for Cambridge Roar
Yesterday a large number of ladies from the Red Hat Societies in the area attended a Charity Tea Party run by Cambridge Roar, who are holding a week of events to raise money for charities. Red was definitely the theme of the afternoon - you will even spot a red Canon camera in one shot.
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Testing Macro Kit for Switzerland
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Flight of the Falcon
We visited the Raptor Centre at St Ives on Sunday as Sadie had been invited to a party there. The birds were generally looking a bit the worse for wear (it is the moulting season) but the Lanner Falcon put on a good display. It is amazing how they keep their head in exactly the same orientation as they do turns and rolls.
Monday, June 20, 2016
RPS Outing to Lackford Lakes - Back to British Summer
I have an almost 100% record for wet outings arranged for the RPS Nature group and Saturday was no exception. Dull all day with some rain, brightening to clear skies as we left at 5pm. However, it didn't stop a stalwart dozen folk from enjoying the delights of Lackford Lakes. The Kingfisher was seen by everyone I think and lots of wet damselflies and snails to practise the macro.
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