Monday, 20 April 2020

A Lizard, a Jay and Sunbathing Insects - Broomfield Track 20/04/20

It was a fairly quiet walk round today but it was nice to be out. I could hear a Little Owl calling but could not see one today. A Common Lizard was sunbathing in the same place that I saw one yesterday but this appeared to be a differently marked individual. I always enjoy watching them. They are amazing little creatures.

Common Lizard

A Jay was on one of the posts in the horse paddock before spotting something on the ground and flying down. I could not manage much of a photo through a gap amongst the foliage in the hedge but it makes a nice memory shot.

Jay

Near the end of the path I paused next to a patch that was lit by the sun and within such a small area there were a surprising variety of insects life. They were mostly various hoverflies but a good range amongst them for such a small patch of sunlit vegetation.

















Watching the various insects as they moved about before pausing to sunbathe made an enjoyable end to the visit.


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