Garden Robin

Garden Robin

Friday, 12 June 2015

Humming-bird Hawk-moth!!!!!


SO excited...! :) We've just spotted a Humming-bird Hawk-moth on Red Valerian flowers in the garden.

I knew these flowers attracted this species which is why I planted so much Red Valerian but its rather wonderful when you do actually manage to attract the target species :)

Sadly, no photo - it flew off over the garage as I rushed indoors to get the camera - probably too dark anyway :( Its only the second time I've seen this species in England (the first was last year in our holiday cottage garden in Dorset) although we saw dozens when we once had a holiday in Jersey.

Would like to say it might return tomorrow but heavy rain is forecast all day!

Will certainly be keeping an even closer eye on Red Valerian for the foreseeable future!!
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4 comments:

  1. Amanda Peters12 June 2015 at 23:37

    How exciting , do hope it comes back and you manage to get a photo...
    Amanda xx

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    1. Ragged Robin13 June 2015 at 02:38

      Thanks Amanda - apparently they do fly in the rain so will be looking out for it all day!

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  2. Grosmontine13 June 2015 at 01:37

    FANTASTIC, it is always a treat to see nature and wildlife but doubly so when it is in your own back garden :-) Fingers crossed it comes back :-)

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    1. Ragged Robin13 June 2015 at 02:39

      Thanks David :) Still can't really believe it - probably the best garden "tick" we have ever had :)

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