Bees of many kinds

As the year progresses, almost by the day, we're seeing more and more different species of bee visiting the garden.

Is it a bee? No it's a beefly!

I love these flies in disguise!

Caterpillars

A fair few caterpillars have been spotted in the garden this year..

Flowery things

Whilst the remnants of last year still linger, new life has been sprouting everywhere! Here's a few things that are already in bloom, or once were.

Shield Bugs

One thing I have seen a lot of already this year is the common shield bug. They've been flying about all around the garden.

For the first time in eighteen months I got as far as Greenwich Peninsula. Just as we were leaving a tiny but beautiful nature reserve, we happened to spy a kestrel overhead. Considering how much medication I'd taken I'm surprised I got any pictures at all. The sun was incredibly bright that day.

This, that, and the others

 

I've also made it up to Nunhead Cemetery recently. We're very lucky to have this beautiful place on our doorstep. Whilst I was up there I managed to take these pictures. I can't tell you what I'd do for a lens with a longer reach.