Small Copper butterfly A Small Copper Butterfly feeds on the nectar from mint flowers in our garden Mint…just say the word and cool, refreshing images come to mind: frosty glasses of lemonade garnished with curly sprigs of spearmint; the clean, chilling taste of an extra strong mint. Even chewing gum, mouthwash, and toothpaste companies use […]
If you live between southern Canada and Panama you have probably seen this species of swallow. A slim plain brown colored bird flying low, catching insects on the wing. He is one of about 10 swallow species in the family Hirundinidae This species – Northern Rough-winged Swallow – Steldigopteryx serripennnis – is so named for […]
A quick one – you need to check this out! I had the privilege and honour of contributing a guest blog post toThe Digital Photography School (DPS)(conceived and run by Darren Rowse) listing my own 10 Tips for improving your Wildlife Photography. WouldLOVEfor you to check it out and give me some feedback! LINK Enjoy […]
This long crested gray cardinal is found in the Southwest and Mexico. It has no ‘common’ name but the root of the name is from PYRO signifying the red color. The Pyrrhuloxia – Cardinalis sinuaius – is a medium size bird, 71/2 to 8 1/2 inches. Overall gray color with red accents. On the mature […]
The Virginia Ctenuchid (Ctenucha virginica) is a diurnal moth, a vigorous pollinator, and a welcome visitor to wild and cultivated flowers.Often mistaken for a butterfly, this member of theArctiidae family is active both day and night. With a wingspan of 2 inches, an iridescent blue body and wing color varying from black to smoky brown. […]
The Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) is a rather widespread and common species in central Europe. It is found in mature deciduous woodlands as far south as northern Spain and northern Greece. It prefers sunny spots in woodland that are otherwise dark or with only dappled sunlight. It loves bramble blossom and can often be found in […]
The Wall (Lasiommata megera), also called Wall Brown is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. Its larvae feed on grasses, including Yorkshire Fog, False Brome, Black Bent, Common Bent, Wavy Hair-grass, Cock’s-foot, Brachypodium pinnatum and Annual Meadow-grass. It is widespread in Europe but absent from northern UK and northern Scandinavia.
The Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe. This is a species often found in gardens. The caterpillars feed on nettles, as do those of several Nymphalidae butterflies. When threatened, resting individuals rapidly open their wings, presenting the dramatic display of colors. The butterfly is abundant in most areas […]