Wednesday 21 July 2021

Beetlemania


It's too hot for fishing - expecially barbel - the water is warm and the last thing I want is one to go belly-up! But there is a storm brewing - kit packed and ready for the fresh water...

So instead I thought I'd do a Stag Beetle update; seems to have been a very good year with 36 beetles spotted (31 males, 5 females) - mostly at night or in flight when they're difficult to photograph!

Stag Beetle (Female) Stag Beetle (Male)
Stag Beetle (Male) Stag Beetle (Female)
First Sighting: 6 June 2021 -- Last Sighting: 13 July 2021

4 comments:

  1. Only seen one. A female.

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    1. Seem to find them all over this year - Selhurst, Streatham, Wandsworth, Tooting... and there might be a few still about...

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  2. So jealous, still not had a photo opp this year!!! Maybe next year.

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    1. Mostly found them at dusk when my camera isn’t great - shame, your camera loves those conditions. Might still find a straggler...

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