A couple of
Brimstone butterflies patrolling the disused platform at the station this afternoon - always a special moment when I see these harbingers of spring out and about. Also a
Harlequin Ladybird nearby.
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| Harlequin Ladybird |
In St Andrews Park this morning there were a couple of Goldcrests, a Mistle Thrush, lots of Goldfinches and a Greenfinch among the usual stuff. Insect-wise there were a few hoverflies near the pond including one of my favourites (and one I don't see that often) -
Epistrophe eligans. This is very much a spring species so great to catch up with one. Also a
Meliscaeva auricollis and a couple of
Marmalade Hoverflies. I was also thrilled to see a glimpse of what was almost certainly a
Tawny Mining Bee but it flew off before I could take a shot. Also a
Green Shieldbug basking nearby.
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| Epistrophe eligans |
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| Green Shieldbug |
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| Meliscaeva auricollis |
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