A common sight at this time of year is people in pub gardens suddenly screaming and flailing around as if a ferret has been dropped down their trousers/dress. The reason for this demented behaviour is of course late summer wasps, most likely the common wasp (Vespula vulgaris). We all have some very irrational prejudices regarding…
Welcome to my 220 for 2022 – July Update. I seldom indulge in much birding during these hot, barren summer months. Normally my time would be spent looking for butterflies, dragonflies and suchlike rather than probing the slim pickings of the birding season. This year is different of course, with the irrepressible nag that time…