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Quote of the day:
“What wondrous life is this I lead!
Ripe apples drop about my head;
The luscious clusters of the vine
Upon my mouth do crush their wine;
The nectarine and curious peach
Into my hands themselves do reach;
Stumbling on melons, as I pass,
Ensnared with flowers, I fall on grass.”
~ Andrew Marvell
Forage in September for:
Cornelian Cherries, Sloes, Dandelion Leaves, Rosehips, Wild Hops, Blackberries, Elderberries, Damsons, Hazelnuts, Wild Strawberries, Sea Buckthorn Berries, Walnuts
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Tag Archives: Hairy-footed flower bee
Hairy-Footed Flower Bees
This is a photo of a bee having a good guzzle from a red deadnettle. The bee looks particularly furry and indeed it is, but what is most impressive is the length of the hairs … on its legs. Especially … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, Wildlife
Tagged Anthophora plumipes, Bees, deadnettles, forget-me-not, Gardening, Hairy-footed flower bee, Photography, Primroses, wildlife gardening
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Wildlife roundup for April – My, what a long tongue you have!
All the better to … reach the nectar. Take a look at the length of this tongue for instance: This is the Hairy-footed flower bee (Anthophora plumipes) and is a new bee to me this spring. That is not quite … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, birds, Wildlife
Tagged bee fly, Gardening, Hairy-footed flower bee, Magpies, Photography, Swallows, Tawny mining bee, wildlife gardening
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Wildlife Wednesday – Riding the thermals
A lot is happening in the skies this month. The rooks behind our house are established in their nests now and are hanging out in the tree tops, calling loudly across the countryside at seemingly all hours. These shouts are … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, birds, Nature, Wildlife
Tagged butterflies, Buzzards, Gardening, Hairy-footed flower bee, Photography, Rooks, yellowhammers
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