Last week was a busy and fruitful one. Whilst constructing yet another kissing gate to improve access on public footpaths (ironically only thin people can get through the gate) I spotted this little shieldbug:
I think it may be species
Troilus luridus - thats the closest id I could find.
We did a nightjar walk at Broadwater Warren one evening which I would highly recommend. We heard and saw both woodcock and nightjar - both make amazing sounds. You can check them out at the following links:
Nightjar and
Woodcock
On Saturday we visited the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum which is also a highly recommended trip. As well as the amazing old houses they had some fantastic small gardens and coppiced woodland.
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| Cornflower |
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| Crosswort |
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| Speckled wood butterfly |
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| Wild pansy |
Here is a 15th Century toilet from the "Bayleaf" Farmstead (you dont want to be standing beneath it!):
And this is Lisa doing an impression of Charlie Hamilton-James' dubious live presentation skills (from Springwatch 2011):
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| "Did...a beaver...do this?! Find out later on!" |
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