Tag Archives: Snail

Wild Things 538

I suspect that I may be finding many of the same whip snakes. Some of them are becoming quite used to me and my Burns poetry recitations. Unfortunately this may make them vulnerable to others who might not have good … Continue reading

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Wild Things 530

Today’s star was of course the whip snake. I discovered him in some long grass and I had to peel back the grass from his head to get a clear shot. There are still lots of butterflies to be seen … Continue reading

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Wild Things 529

There were lots of butterflies to be seen this morning. There were also plenty of snails, slugs and millipedes. And I found a large whip snake. We stared at each other for ages (I suspect that I may have seen … Continue reading

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Wild Things 528

The recent rains have made the roadside vegetation sprout. Snails, slugs and millipedes are to be seen in abundance. When the sun breaks through – butterflies and lizards are usually to be found.

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Wild Things 527

It still rains most afternoons – this makes the place look very green and brings out lots of slugs, snails and millipedes. There are also a fair number of butterflies to be seen. And, I managed to get a lizard … Continue reading

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Wild Things 526

A successful blog walk – with two whip snake sightings. The recent rains have brought out lots of snails, slugs and millipedes. There are also a fair number of butterflies to be seen.

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Wild Things 524

I set out on my blog walk before 06:30hrs and hence not all the wildlife was awake. I found that baby praying mantis from a few days ago. He was munching on a fly breakfast. I also discovered a small … Continue reading

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Wild Things 522

I headed out on my blog walk before 07:00hrs this morning. There was little wildlife to be seen until I was almost back home – and then butterflies started appearing, and a lizard stuck his head up. Bees and bugs … Continue reading

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Wild Things 520

The wet weather is continuing – fortunately most of the rain is falling during the night. I spotted a lizard showing off his best red coat – but he shot off when he saw me. There were also a number … Continue reading

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Wild Things 519

There has been a lot of rain recently – which has hampered blog walks. On this walk I discovered a strange copper suited bug. I also found a shy lizard and gecko. This wet weather also encourages lots of slugs … Continue reading

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