A Quiet Day

Tuesday, July 26th 2011

The patch of pink on the moor was Zig Zag Clover in full bloom.

Zig Zag Clover

Bees were not only visiting the clovers but also the umbellifers. Joining them were carnivorous Soldier Beetles who were waiting for other insects to arrive.

Insects on the umbellifer flower

The ants nest under the “wriggly tin” is doing well as this photo shows. Most of the eggs have now hatched and you can see the grubs who will soon be adults hunting and protecting the nest.

Grubs in the ants nest

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