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My poor failing eyes
so slow to settle on the
slender blue beauty
.
by Scooj
Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum)
Tag: Insect
6515. St Werburghs tunnel (457)
I was fortunate enough to watch on for a little while as Dun Sum was painting this imaginary beetle-like insect, in the tunnel, and I am not sure that I would have twigged that it was Dun Sum had Hypo not been there to inform me.
Dun Sum’s fantasy creatures are the hallmark of his outstanding artwork, most of which is displayed in L Dub, but occasionally we get to enjoy his work in central Bristol. This clever piece might well go unnoticed by many, as it is an augmentation of a Stivs piece that has been here in the tunnel for several months. It is so good to see this kind of creative work from Dun Sum.
Sitter
.
Obliging sitter
sunbathing, oblivious
to my approaches
.
by Scooj
Contentment
.
Lazy summer’s day
warmth reflected from the shrubs
peacock butterfly
.
by Scooj
Swallow-tailed moth
.
Lured by a false moon
a nighttime visitor comes
conspicuous hue
.
by Scooj
Nature crisis
.
Unpollinated
where have all the insects gone
a summer without
.
by Scooj
Common cardinal beetle – 30 Days Wild (18/30)
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Bright red-orange flash
in peripheral vision
stalls afternoon stroll
.
by Scooj
- 30 Days Wild is an initiative organised by the Wildlife Trusts. It is an annual challenge event, for those who choose to participate, to do one ‘wild’ thing a day throughout the month of June. I will try to write a nature haiku every day if I can, as my contribution to this celebration of wildlife and biodiversity. I did this back in 2015 and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge
Mossy rose gall
.
Rose growth disruption
work of parasitic wasp
beguiling nature
.
by Scooj
Colonists
.
Yellow meadow ant
queens emerge nourished by sun
to mate and find homes
.
by Scooj
Sun fly
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Warm herby margins
on a disused railway path
alive with insects
.
by Scooj
Natural adventures 