Every now and then the Purple Emperor does something sensible. This larva is incredibly well hidden in a bark scar (Lambourn Downs, Oxon, 16/1/25) -
Sallow trees are far more sensible. This collapsed veteran (probably only about 50-60 years old, Lambourn Downs, Oxon) is regrowing splendidly, and is in use by His & Her Gloriousities -
It keys out as a x Reichardtii hybrid. I am finding true Goat Willow Salix caprea an increasing rare tree.
Onward! The Robins are trilling, and a Mistle Thrush was casting stentorian notes to a treetop breeze yesterday...
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