Water scorpions and red deer calfs
Wednesday, 28. May 2008, 23:26:14
Just a quick post with what I saw today when helping out with an education group. Pond dipping was first up and it wasn't long before one of the little ones got something exciting:
A water scorpion 
A water scorpion This frog tadpole, larger than any frog tadpole was also caught. Im not certain it is a common frog due to its size but I guess we'll see what the experts think.
Later I found this common toad
And In the last week the first red deer calfs have been born
Not the best photo but Ill be back after my holiday to take more, hopefully in the sun!last up is this great tit eating seed at the feer - it was especially popular in the bad weather
Off to Minsmere tommorow so hopefully will have lots to talk about!
By cakkleberrylane, # 29. May 2008, 01:02:45
Great shot of the great tit but the water scorpion is special!
By SittingFox, # 29. May 2008, 17:47:04
By Words, # 30. May 2008, 06:43:03
@ cakkleberry - thanks once again - they do look cute and pose quite nicely
@ sittingfox - I kept my eye out for deer as we left, with no luck - but I did see something good! ANd the water scorpion was a first for me (except one I saw in a display once). We caught 3 that day and the first recorded was one the week before, so I think there here and here to stay - perhaps not good news for the newts and there tadpoles!
By Ukwildlife, # 30. May 2008, 14:59:37