SPOT THE BEE FLY ETC. ETC. UPDATE 26th JULY 2023
Just Jackie and Mary for this update, so thank you ladies!
Can anyone identify Jackie’s Moth please; I’ve looked at my books without success?
18th July “Morning Mike and Jenny. This moth was squashed on the pavement this morning. I am assuming that it is a hawkmoth? Regards, Jackie “
18th July “Dear Mike and Jenny. Good to read the latest Bee fly, you seem to have more contributors lately which is excellent. I attach 3 photos from our trip to Lundy, the lichen is the Golden Hair Lichen (Teloschistes flavicans), I think it is rare and likes these coastal rocky places. The bovine is called Boris for obvious reasons and was enjoying a good scratch. The Lundy ponies are similar to New forest types and also enjoy a bit of mutual grooming. I have noticed more butterflies again and also Humming bird hawkmoths enjoying the buddleia. Mary”
19 July “Dear Mike. Today I have seen my first for the year Jersey Tiger moth, a spectacular thing that I will keep an eye open for a photo opportunity. Looking forward to the booklet! Mary”
(I found this on the internet, Mike)
A few from me again to make up the numbers; This fungus is growing in our back lawn:
Ken and I were on our regular weekly walk over Bramshill Plantation on Tuesday and much to our surprise we came across a couple of large patches of Chanterelle Mushrooms:
We also found this Panther Cap Mushroom, it was growing at this obscure angle. The yellow mould yet to be identified:
Then three Holly Blue’s (I only saw two when taking the photo)!
I have some space left on the last page so thought I’d include a couple of photos taken with Ken at Warren Heath on 4th July when he was given special permission to take a look at the damage caused by a wild fire a couple of weeks earlier. Fortunately not too much damage to the trees.
Some good news from Bernard, - he has just informed us that he and Joan collected the CNHS Memoirs Booklet from the printer yesterday and they are now ready for distribution.
Bernard has suggested that the easiest way to pass them on would be at their Garden Party on Sunday 27th August, however, as this is sometime away he say’s people could come and pick up their copy of the Booklet from them if they want. It would just need a phone or email arrangement.
Email: bernardbaverstock@talktalk.net Telephone: 01276 22574
Please remember to add the Garden Party to your calendar, it is still one month away but I’m sure J & B would appreciate if you could let them know in advance if you are planning to attend. Regards to all, Mike and Jenny.