While doing various chores, I was granted some wildlife interludes. Oh - and on the subject of crows and pike jaws, Mischa also tells me she saw the crows raid four coots nests while all the coot parents were engaged in internecine warfare. One has to feel sorry for the coots, but, come on, guys, quit the squabbling.
Anyhoo, the jaw was next to the moth trap and in the trap... cockchafers! Two... enjoying intimate moments and another seemingly rather too interested.
VERY cool bugs.
One swan by the pontoon is sitting with at least one cygnet. The geese were all showcasing their babies.
And I may have found a small leaved lime. Mischa thinks it's that - so does the Seek app. But they are rare trees. This may have been planted. It may be another foreign lime. Still, it was a treat to see it.
Matt at Forestry Research asked for more pictures of it and a leaf sample. It is clearly an interesting tree!
Just as interesting, a blue tit nesting. Poor photo as I didn't want to disturb her too much.
The blue tit has a nice protected nest spot. Did you hear back from Matt? Those pike jaws are scary/impressive! Just reread "Pike" poem by Ted Hughes.
This is an interesting bits and bobs Crone post. I wonder - I am curious if the large beetles we have here called June Bugs(emerge end of May, early June) are related to these cockchafers of yours (wonderful antennae eh). If I find out I'll let you know. What moths is the trap set up to catch?... Seems that our N. Am. June Beetles/Bugs are not the same as your Cockchafers BUT both are in Scarab family.