Garden Wildlife UK

Bob S wrote: Sun Jun 21, 2026 11:05 am "Hello up there"... or LO up there... which ever you prefer. A little owl sat back up on his telegraph pole outside a cemetery this morning.

You did well to spot it! Lovely shot.

My wait for a Painted lady is over. Just the one for now so my excitement is contained for the time being.

There has been a Small Skipper flitting around my garden. I only see it when I disturb it's hiding place then I can never see it again when it settles.

Germain wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 8:36 pm Not sure where you are JS -I'm currently in Shropshire and there are quite a few up here

I'm south of you so I have been bypassed.

I am of course delighted that the sunny south is enjoying a PL bonanza but I am still waiting to see just one. Patience JS, patience!

Very entertaining. A much appreciated facility. I don't know how you keep the water so clean as my bathers quickly turn any bath into a muddy puddle.


Even a small pond like this needs regular maintenance although I've only completely cleaned it out a couple of times in the 15 years or so I've ...

I saw my first Common Blue of the year today. After a good early burst of butterflies it seems to have gone quieter for now.

We had a juvenile Starling in the lounge this afternoon The patio door was open to let some cool air in and it was soon flapping around in a panic. By some miracle I managed to catch it and offer freedom. Luckily no calling card was left.

Very entertaining. A much appreciated facility. I don't know how you keep the water so clean as my bathers quickly turn any bath into a muddy puddle.

I'm sad to say I'm still waiting to see my first Swift for this year. It's not long since they were everywhere in my area. Finger crossed.