Thursday, 17 July 2025

Feeding - Prickles Cause No Problem

 












hard-to-spot latrine

It was impressive the way this vole demolished a thistle, apparently unbothered by the sharp prickly leaves. This is all that was left after the vole felled the tall plant, leaving the characteristic 45 degree cuts at the end.

Monday, 14 July 2025

Variation in Droppings, and Bold Voles

 

wood white

peacock


silver-washed fritillary






Fresher droppings are olive green, while older ones are dark brown or even black.

Thursday, 10 July 2025

Latrines

 









I've drawn a blue ring around the latrine above as it's hard to spot otherwise.

Thursday, 3 July 2025

More Field Signs

Comma butterfly


droppings and feeding



glow worm and Painted Lady


Red Admiral

part-leucistic robin