Monday, April 18, 2011
Taplow
I'm relieved we no longer have two cats next door! This fledgling robin came down from its nest in the ivy a couple of days ago and is still going strong, with both parents feeding it - when they can find it!
I have identified this tiny bee to genus level (I think); it's probably a Halictinae mining bee. I can't pinpoint the species but it's certainly new for my garden list. The hind legs are covered in hairs which trap pollen and this makes it noticeable, as though it has an extra pair of yellow wings. The Aubrieta flower is 15mm across, so the bee is just 7-8mm in length.
I couldn't resist a quick walk along the Boundary Road footpath this evening - where I spotted one wheatear among the horses. // posted by Christine @ 10:51 AM 
