Fabulous visit to South Stack RSPB reserve with some lucky members viewing Orcas! As well as the tiers of nesting Guillemots, Razorbills, Kittewakes, Fulmars etc. there was plenty of activity from Choughs and a whole host of minibeasts and wildflowers. Here’s a few pics from the day.
The Lackey Malacosoma neustria
Leaf Beetle Cryptocephalus aureolus
Harry & Les examining a Rose Chafer Cetonia aurata
Rose Chafer Cetonia aurata
English Stonecrop Sedum anglicum
Yellow-tail Euproctis similis
Coastline
Corpse of the Day – Common Shrew Sorex araneus
If you are interested in the wildlife of the north-west of England and would like to join the walks and coach trips run by the Merseyside Naturalists’ Association, see the main MNA website for details of our programme and how to join us.