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[jaypo]

I'd never seen one before I moved to Wiltshire,you don't get them in Scotland,if that was me,I'd have been outside while the may bug enjoyed the house 

[CLKD]

They whizz round the lights on our patio  - like dinner plates flying around  . 

We had mason bees investigating the bee hotels again today.  DH needs to build some more.

[Taz2]

I haven't seen a may bug this year yet. I really like them. Their underneath colouring is so pretty. I can see they can appear a bit alarming though if you're not that keen on insects. We call them Mizmadoors.

Taz x

[Two hoots]

The blackbird is loving the damp weather, its walking miles across our small lawn looking for something tasty to eat with quite a lot if success 

[CLKD]

They sing in the rain too.  Gentle rain for a few days will do good!

[Two hoots]

I expect the garden will turn into a jungle with this rain 

[CLKD]

Our ponds are over-flowing
Blbirds and robins have made do with the garden for worms with additions of meal worms, thrown from the kitchen window
Robins look a little damp around the edges 

[Cazikins]

I haven't seen a may bug this year yet. I really like them. Their underneath colouring is so pretty. I can see they can appear a bit alarming though if you're not that keen on insects. We call them Mizmadoors.

Taz x

I haven't seen any this year either Taz...... maybe because I haven't walked to the pub for a pint of cider lately  .
I always use to see them down one particular lane on the way to the village pub - I use to run like hell when I saw them. They scare the hell out of me. I'm sure they've got pretty colouring on their bellies but that wont make me like them one bit. 

Cazi xx

[Cazikins]

They're like giant beetles with long spiky legs, horrible things Stella. You wont like them I warn you 

[jaypo]

HORRIBLE that's what they are,I'm terrified one lands on my hair,they kinda stick,omg,I'd just faint,right there on the spot

[CLKD]

Can't eat a whole one though  the carapace is too hard and the legs get in between the teeth 

[Taz2]

They are lovely. Beautiful markings underneath and their real name of Cockchafer should give you a giggle 🤣

Taz x

[jaypo]

No Taz, I don't know why that would give me a giggle........

[CLKD]

How did the name originate though   

[Barnacle]

I had a close encounter with a Tawny Owl last night. It swooped down on something in the field that i was walking next too. My dog's face was a picture, she was like "what the f..k was that?"