Its a totally different miniature world in amongst the meadow grasses, but no less spectacular for that. Everyone loves to see a ladybird. Did you know there are 5000 species of ladybird in the world and in Britain there are 26 recognisable species? Wow! I need to be looking out for more than just this common 7 spot ladybird.
Grasshoppers heard more than seen as they make sound by rubbing their back legs together. They make this chirrr chirrr sound to attract other grasshoppers to them.
Then there are numerous spiders painstakingly going about their web building activities.
There are the thousands of beetles too. Here are a couple of soldier beetles busy procreating!
This one is perhaps still looking for a mate.
Bees are vital for our world. They are in decline though and being major pollinators for our crops and plants this is cause for great concern. The buzzing sound they make is caused by their bodies warming up to get ready for flight.
I am gradually becoming aware of more types of moths and butterflies on my daily walks. The more I look the more I see. The moths below are six-spot burnet moths.
Here is a green carpet moth.
Lastly I’ve been seeing loads of meadow brown butterflies. It is one of Europe’s commonest butterflies. I saw this at Aberlady Bay and the evening light picks up its colours beautifully.
Sarah's Wildlife Watch 