To use a cliche, the gardens at The Lodge are a riot of colour at the moment. Because they're all organic (and peat-free), there are loads of insects everywhere you look, which in turn is great for birds, of course.
Silhouette of Azure Damselfly
Garden Chafer, Phyllopertha horticola
Ants and aphidsThese shots were all taken before 9am. I was hoping for some slightly less frisky dragon- and damselflies, but most weren't out at that time. I know that lunchtime is too late, so the optimum time must be around 10am...
photos taken with Nikon Coolpix 995
