Head & Shoulders

Head & Shoulders, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

It has been far too long since I have been able to spent quality time with the Roe Deer. This is the second oldest buck and he is in very good shape. His main squeeze was quite nearby and she has had a healthy kid this year. There are several sets of twins this year so we may have a nicely growing population.

Feeding Time

Feeding Time, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

Everything seemed to be either eating or waiting to eat this afternoon. A family of Swallows, struggling with the breeze, kept having to land on a fence. The parents were never too far away and still managed to keep a supply of bugs coming.

Bindweed Bug

Bindweed Bug, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

Now I must admit, I am not totally at ease with spiders. But as this one was barely 4mm long I thought I would try and be brave. A Crab Spider I think, sat in a Bindweed flower waiting for lunch to pass by, still managing to look a little too menacing for my liking.

Profile

Profile, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

It was time to head back to the river and try to find a particularly friendly Heron. Although quite happy to pose, this one is, perhaps, not the finest example of its species. Maybe a comb would help...

Woodpecker Post

Woodpecker Post, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

It has been a while since I posted a Woodpecker shot, so here you go. One of my favourite birds, I much prefer the Green Woodpecker to the Spotted and besides, they have wonderful eyes.

Purbeck Marble

Purbeck Marble, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

The Marbled White is one of the most striking butterflies in the meadows, I think.
Always good to see and even better when the land on something colourful.

Dawn Of The Gatekeeper

Dawn Of The Gatekeeper, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

By far the most common butterfly on the wing this morning and another good looking one. The Gatekeeper, also has a very cool name.