Upton Marshes, Norfolk: 12/8/25 The carcass of a diving beetle larva attracted a number of, what I believe to be, Pond-skater nymphs and a host of, possibly, ostracods or similar.
A few Wall butterflies were spotted along with 9 species of odonata. A lone Wasp Spider was my first for the year.

5th Aug '25: Uncommon sights for our semi-rural garden in south-east Norfolk.
A female Common Toad - Bufo bufo - burrowing into the light soil under a well established mixed hedgerow.
A male Gypsy Moth - Lymantria dispar - a species with a rather chequered history in the British Isles.

27/7/25: Whilst collecting dragonfly and damselfly exuviae on Raveningham Hall wildlife pond, I found this on the underside of a leaf. It was about the size of a £1 coin. I expected it to be a cluster of eggs. Now I'm thinking a feather...Any ideas, please?

18/7/25: I guess that it's inevitable that in pursuit of collecting #dragonfly exuviae, one is likely to end up with a boot full of stinking dyke water! Thankfully, our Norfolk county recorder @pamdragons.bsky.social is very appreciative of these hard earned records. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

1st July 2025: Gardening activities were pleasantly interrupted when @ruralrubyna.bsky.social initially spotted a female Banded Demoiselle which was quickly followed by a #hoverfly Volucella inflata. The bee hotel now has a new species visiting which I haven't identified as yet. Any ideas. please?

20/6/25: A gentle stroll alongside the Rivers Tas and Yare between Arminghall and Trowse, Norfolk produced a healthy population of Banded Demoiselles. LRD, Red-eyed, Blue-tailed, Azure & Common Blue damselflies, Emperor, Norfolk Hawker and Scarce Chaser all recorded. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

19th June 2025: A very pleasant hour or so sitting on the banks of the crystal clear River Tas at Caistor Roman Camp #VentaIcenorum #Norfolkdragonflies getting close up and personal with the local #odonata My 1st Painted Lady #butterfly of the year was a bonus @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

13th June 2025: Low numbers of nine species of #odonata recorded in blustery, hot conditions at #RaveninghamHall #Norfolk All records will be sent on a spreadsheet to #BritishDragonflySociety county recorder. NB. Very few lepidoptera or diptera on the wing.
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@ruralrubyna.bsky.social and I have recently joined the #NorfolkGardensTrust which not only offers us the chance to visit some spectacular private gardens but also record the #invertebrates The large pond at #EastCarletonManor produced 9 species of #odonata. However, not a single butterfly was seen!

Bird Cherry - Prunus padus - with, presumably, the larvae of Bird Cherry Ermine #moth -Yponomeuta evonymella - and leaf #galls caused by the mite, Phyllocoptes eupadi.
#GooderstoneWaterGardens #Norfolk 11th May 2025

A flock of #HouseSparrows + a 'conservation' pond full of Rudd + Crucian Carp didn't make for good odonata numbers. 1 Large Red and a pair of Azure Damselflies along with a Four-spotted Chaser were all that was on offer today. A male Merodon equestris was a bonus.

Poringland Lakes - 10th May 2025

9th May: Good to find my 1st #ScarceChaser - Libellula fulva - of the 2025 season close to #RocklandBroad #Norfolk #Dragonflies
Several Large Red, Common Blue, Blue-tailed and Azure #Damselflies on the wing.
Distant #Cuckoo along with several species of #butterfly and a Hornet were a bonus.

Female Andrena fulva - Tawny Mining-bee - on Wood Spurge in the garden 22nd April 2025.