Today was a memorable #spring awakening!
This wonderful Green-veined White visited the Blackthorn in the #garden well before the wings were fully inflated.
A wonderful example how beneficial Blackthorn #hedges are (both as dense food resources and shelters).
#nature #butterfly

What I have to say, I say it on X.
Elon Musk , not sure if you would be interested in how a 'modern #EuropeanUnion capital' looks 48 hrs after some typical November #snow in #Sofia , #Bulgaria . Just sharing evidence of ' #democratic ' dismantling of the whole country. #Shame !

#WinterIsComing with some #snow in Sofia!
I do not find having both #autumn #leaves and snow a good indication. There was no distinct #autumn at all this year. Normal snowfall in November and mess on major boulevards in Sofia. No one expected #winter was coming?! #ClimateCrisis

An interesting thread from Radoslav Valkov - who lives in an area of Bulgaria where there are no specialist vets or hedgehog rescue centres.

Hope you would enjoy this precious find from the #garden last year, the native mantidfly Mantispa aphavexelte.
Wish you many exciting records this year!😊
#mantispidae #insect #WildlifeWednesday #nature #entomology #PositiveVibes #research #TwitterNaturePhotography #photography

Please help if you can!

Please can you help Radoslav Valkov purchase a new (secondhand) camera to further his research? He's already recorded some amazing finds in his Bulgarian back garden, but could achieve SO much more with a better camera! Have a look 👇 We could make this happen

gofundme.com/f/help-radosla…

Dear followers who value the role of #insects for our own existence,
Better equipment = more speed and quality of scientific data output.
You can help me reach even more ambitious goals to protect insects by contributing to this #fundraising page:
gofundme.com/f/help-radosla…

Decided to post my little cause, for which there is an online fundraiser here:
gofundme.com/f/help-radosla…
Any input will be greatly appreciated! You can see other great photos on the fundraising page.
#fundraising #camera #insects #snakefly #entomology

What I am certain about is that the #frog I showed you yesterday is most definitely a permanent resident around the same spot, where initially found.
Seems like the cutie has found a safe home here, I'm very happy with that!
#wildlife #nature #frog #plant #amphibian #AutumnVibes

It is true that so many insects still visit the Symphyotrichum #flowers in the #garden , but this moment was too #cute not to be shared with all of you here!
#Wildlife #nature #amphibian #frog #plant #aster #AutumnVibes #PositiveVibes

Lang's Short-tailed Blue - one of my favourite #butterflies , bringing about some wonderful #autumn mood and charm on the Symphyotrichum #plants in the #garden .
Photo taken more than a week ago.
#PositiveVibes #NaturePhotography #insects #Lepidoptera #wildlife #entomology #flower