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Down at the bottom of the garden there’s a chirping coming from the hedge, but it’s not a bird, it’s a Dark bush-cricket. He suns himself on a plant pot, before boinging back off to the hedge. (Click images to view larger…) If you like what you see, please consider sharing! …
Not Otters
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Close encounters
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On the Fen
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Very topical. Glad you’ve got out (sort of) at last.
Thanks Rob, me too! 🙂