This really highlights the value of citizen science - a significant finding that can only be done with lots of counts across the landscape. ‘Butterfly emergency’ declared as UK summer count hits record low theguardian.com/environment/20…

Emerald insisting that she is a lap dog. #dogs

It is a great time for the #bees at Parliament! The Parliament House Canberra gardens are bursting with nectar-laden blossom from Eucalypts, Grevillia and even masses of Wisteria in the Museum of Australian Democracy gardens.

Somewhat jealous - I haven't made it to this museum, but it is definitely on my 'must visit' list!

This is it - the absolutely craziest news story I have read this year (and even more amazingly, no mention of orange tiny hands)! theguardian.com/us-news/2024/o…

Spotting my book on shelves for the first time!

The Parliament House Canberra hives are in full swing - the #bees are loving the flowers in the Parliament gardens as spring hits high gear!

Vote for your insect of the year! abc.net.au/news/2024-10-1…

Trying out the latest set of beers at the local.