I have been away for a few days, emersed in beautiful countryside. Below are a few special highlights from last week.
Firstly this Angle Shades Moth (Phlogophora meticulosa) was resting on the door, early Wednesday morning, as I set off on holiday.
Then, on Thursday, I visited Chirk Castle. While looking around the old Laundry building I noticed something swoop from the ceiling and land on a beam.
This juvenile Swallow (Hirundo rustica) wasn’t too far from the nest, which was therefore easy to locate. The hint of a red throat was present but not easy to spot in this photo due to distance and low lighting.
The swallow nest in the rafters.
Lastly I awoke early on Sunday, relaxed with a cup of tea and listened to the dawn chorus. The 5th was International Dawn Chorus Day (celebrated on the first Sunday in May each year). The change of scenery brought with it a change in bird song to listen to. I heard a Collard dove (Steptopelia decaocto), Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) and House Sparrows (Passer domesticus) along with the Blackbirds (Turdus merula) and Bluetits (Parus caeruleus) that I usually hear.
Bee in the Moment 