World Bee Day 2020

To celebrate a wonderful little insect and one which we all rely on, here are some of my favourite bee photos I have taken…

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Honey Bee

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Scarce long horned bee

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Honey Bee

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Honey Bee

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Carpenter Bee

 

(c) K Wicks

 

Angle Shade Moth

There was a rather lovely Angle Shade moth in the garden this morning, just trying to get some sun on the steps. Luckily I managed to save it from my dog – which really is the only reason I spotted it, but definitely saved it from the playful inquisitive hungry nature of a one year old Labrador. I always feel lucky to be surrounded by nature, but when something this special starts the day I feel extra lucky. Now the warm weather has started there shall be lots more wildlife in the garden to come hopefully…

Angle Shade Moth

(c) K Wicks

Spring…

It is the first day of Spring and the sun is shining. I can’t wait for all the insects to come out and for there to be some macro photography again. I have missed it. While in Spain I was spoilt with all year round photo opportunities, the UK is not so accommodating weather wise.

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But last year, I made the effort in my new garden and planted more than I should have. Leading to some wonderfully colourful photos, but a fair amount of keeping it all in order and having to cull some of the more overbearing plants.

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I’m not sure what will grow back, but that’s half the fun, seeing what nature will do and trying to compliment it.

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(c) K Wicks

 

 

 

 

 

Winter Sunset…

I could see from my afternoon walk the clouds would be nice at sunset if they hung around. So I got the dog lead back out and walked to the park. I love the winter trees when they look stark against the sky, today was no exception. It gets dark so quickly you have to be quick to catch a good sunset, hopefully there will be more to come.

(c) K Wicks photographer