Hi does anyone know what these are? Found them about a week ago and would love to know what they turn in to!
Posts under ‘Bees, Animals & Wildlife’
Bee Update
Matt the Bee Keeper has been very excited in recent weeks…the original swarm of a few weeks ago didn’t settle at first, but they kept coming back (depleted in numbers) and eventually have settled in a new hive in the apiary. They have a queen and are laying eggs. Meanwhile we have noticed scout bees [...]
Death’s Head Hawk Moth
Our neighbour found one of these a few months ago, and brought it round to see if we knew what it was. Thanks to Zoe for enlightening us – it’s the larva of the Death’s Head Hawk Moth (Acherontia Atropos), more information and photos at: http://tpittaway.tripod.com/sphinx/a_atr.htm
Kittens and Rainbows
All is good on the quinta as we have kittens (congratulations Tabitha and Mr Bigs) and we have had 3 rainbows in a week (one benefit of the continuing rainy weather). And in 6 to 8 weeks they will need homes – let us know if you want one!
Making Bottle Traps
Zoe’s here and we’re making use of her expertise to do some small ecological / wildlife surveys on the quinta! Here’s Zoe (licensed to handle newts!*), showing us how to make the traps from plastic bottles. Kirsten with two of the finished traps, ready to secure into the bottom of the pond with willow sticks. [...]
Toad of Toad Hall
We were weeding the other day when we found this beauty hiding in the grass in the middle of the veggie bed. He is I think, a Green Toad who likes to live on sandy soil and breeds in shallow pools. They are often encountered on farmland on the outskirts of villages which fits the [...]
Clicker Training
We’ve started clicker training the horses. These photos are from Day 2, when we began teaching them to play football!
Sad News
Ayla died yesterday, of severe colic. She’d gone to a new home a few months ago, but I feel her loss hugely. You can run free now my beautiful girl xxxx
Equine Touch / VHT
FREE DEMO! Thursday 19th November 2009 11am demonstration equine touch with horses: FREE! Followed by hot lunch and informal question/answer session: 5 euros per person. Also possibility for video and talk on clicker training. Please let me know if you’re interested. Come along and see what you think! Hannah can also demonstrate the technique on [...]
Equine Touch and VHT
It’s looking very likely that Hannah Dawson will be coming here in November for 4-5 days to offer Equine Touch for horses and VHT for humans. Please let me know if you are interested, for you and/or your horse.
