Garden Wildlife UK

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.

I have a juvenile grey squirrel visiting my garden. From memory the first I've ever had. I only noticed it because it's attempts to leap from branch to branch were so inept. It also believes it becomes invisible if it sits still and doesn't appear to be frightened of humans.

Just through my casual observations and the noise level in garden I think the Starlings have had a good breeding season.