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Dragonflies don't have a pupal phase, transitioning straight from larva to adult. During the first part of emergence, the larva redistributes body fluids to allow the head, thorax, legs & wings to push their way out. Pictured dragonfly next to its exuvia, the cast off outer skin.

Feline Friends is available on Amazon. A perfect gift for cat lovers of all ages, the minimal text makes it easy for children to enjoy. The photographs and calm green background also mean the book is well suited to those suffering from illnesses such as dementia.

So many cats …

Four-spotted chaser dragonfly - easy to recognise by the two dark spots on upper & lower wings, both females & males look alike. Active dragonflies, the chaser spends a lot of time in flight, hunting for food & marking out its territory. Photographed at a @wiltswildlife reserve.

A juvenile heron breaks cover, and is mobbed by black-headed gulls.

Hundreds- including young girls- commit suicide every month in Afghanistan. This is what we can do share.eko.org/815635633t?ref…

Emperor dragonfly eating what appears to be a damselfly (or possibly small dragonfly) while on the wing. One of the largest dragonfly species in Europe, the emperor is accustomed to hunting and eating while in flight.

A red admiral butterfly gives way to a peacock. When threatened, the peacock butterfly can make a hissing sound, by rubbing together veins on its forewings and hindwings.

Gatekeeper butterfly - also known as the hedge brown, this butterfly is often found around the edges of woodland, or living among hedgerows.

Black swan, and mute swan pair at a local lake. Black swans are native to Australia, but a growing number are seen around the UK. These tend to be swans which have escaped from waterfowl collections. Black swans and mute swans have been known to hybridise.

"When robins appear, loved ones are near." I haven't shared much recently. Mum's death still burns a hole of missing her. Life goes on, but will never be the same and I dream of her most nights. She'd be proud to see her legacy live on through her daughters and grandchildren.

Happy New Year 🎉 Here’s hoping that 2024 is an improvement on 2023. Less of the bad ‘stuff’, and more …

My human grandmother ... a true animal lover, campaigner, and ailurophile.

I’ve just written to my MP asking them to support Cats Protection’s campaign to make pet abduction a specific offence. Write to your MP now and protect vulnerable cats and kittens before it’s too late: Cats Protection Advocacy action.cats.org.uk/page/141723/ac…

Goodnight TwitterX

Here or there, my favourite spot will always be close to mumstaff. Over 12 years & it’s been great meeting people on twitter. Highlights include Moustache Cat The_Tardis_Toms Bluebell 🐈💙 Neo 🖤 Ziggy Fluffdust 🖤🤍 plus dear Alfie & Bean. I might not have much time left in me but for now, I purr on.

That’s me done, folks. It’s been a blast. Thank you for the friendship, the laughs, and the company. This is Thor wishing you all the very best. Over and out 🌈