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  1. johnty52

    Bee ID please - UK

    I've been trying to ID this bee from its very prominent antennae using image searches but without luck. This was a very large bee about 2cm long and the massive mandibles also should be a clue but no luck so any help appreciated. Location North Wales this week. Thanks, John
  2. johnty52

    Caterpillar(s) ID please - UK

    Found these two on sand dunes in early June ( between the rain !). Is the first one Yellow tail ? Cant find a ref for the second. Many thanks John
  3. johnty52

    Bee Id - UK

    Anybody know if this is a queen B. Lapidarius ? There is a very small hint of red on the rear if you zoom in. Fairly largeish specimen, quite docile near a hide in Mid-Wales yesterday. Thanks John Large image here>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/58758635@N04/7389053390/sizes/l/in/photostream/
  4. johnty52

    Red Eyed Damsel ?

    Anyone help on this, it looked like a female Common Blue (blue form) but when I got the pix on the PC, noticed the red/brown eyes. Taken at Borth bog, N. Wales , yesterday. Thanks, John
  5. johnty52

    Raptor id Please

    This was flying and then circling over the RSPB at Conwy today- high tide, a bit far away so hence the poor picture but it does show the tail barring and a reddish flush on the breast. It was smaller than a buzzard. I am leaning toward a male Sparrowhawk - any ideas please. Thanks, Johnty
  6. johnty52

    Blue Tailed Damsel ID please?

    Anyone confirm if this is a BTD Female, there were definitely Males around but need confirmation of this one. Thanks Johnty B (:
  7. johnty52

    Mason Wasp?? id Please

    Any advice on these little chaps anyone. The first pic shows the underside of a blown over oak tree with burrows a plenty and a wasp emergin from one. The second shows a better view of the insect. The "yellow" band has reproduced in the picture quite accurately as more a sort of fluorescent...
  8. johnty52

    Hairy Antennae ID please

    Any idea on these chaps? Quite a number in the hide at Conwy last weekend around the water margins. Thanks John
  9. johnty52

    Amsterdam Goose !?

    Anyone think these are Egyptian Geese. They were in the main harbour at Amsterdam this weekend
  10. johnty52

    Young Wren ?

    id help please Saw this little fellow on Sunday Jan 28 at Deeside, N. Wales. Occassionally a Wren (distinct barring, sticky up tail etc was close by) but this one didnt have the markings or characteristic tail pose. Any sugestions ? Johnty
  11. johnty52

    Spotted Redshank N.Wales, UK,Winter (?!)

    Bit of disucssion in the Talacre hide today so I took this shot which I think shows that the one on the left is a Spotshank in winter plumage with a redshank alongside for comparison. Any supporters for a spotshank (on left)? Thanks John
  12. johnty52

    Micro ID please

    This little guy was on a large yellow flower head this afternoon in N. Wales. He was about 1cm across and stood out quite easilly from the background. Any ideas gratefully received. Thanks, Johnty
  13. johnty52

    Mottled Umber ?

    Any chance of a bit of advice on this fellow. I think it's a Mottled Umber I found feeding on a Teasel in N. Wales today. My ref. book says flight period is late autumn though. All comments appreciated. Thanks Johnty
  14. johnty52

    crested tit

    Worth a look to appreciate the capture of this one - it's a digiscoped pic so presumably from a tripod and is sharp as you like. Great. http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/showphoto.php/photo/34885
  15. johnty52

    Moth ID please

    Anyone have a suggestion for this guy. He was quite active and feeding at Conway yesterday. No particular colouring to note in the underwing or other areas. Thanks, Johnty
  16. johnty52

    Gatekeeper

    Hope this isnt a stupid question, but where does the name "Gatekeeper" originate from? It seems so at odds with most names which usually incorporate some element of the butterfly's appearance in them. Johnty
  17. johnty52

    Hi from Johnty

    Joined the forum over the weekend and just wanted to say L O 'cause I saw my first short eared owl this afternoon at Burton Marsh farm - knockout, especially when he was sparring with a crow over his bit of meadow - awesome. John
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