This 14 Spot Ladybird (Propylea quattuordecimpunctata) was found in Cumbria early in the summer and we also spotted one in Lancaster. The background colour of the 14 spot ladybird can range from almost white to deep yellow and the black markings appear elongated and oblong shaped rather than spots. Sometimes the spots can merge but the centre line down the back of the wings … [Read more...] about 14 Spot Yellow Ladybird
Ireland
Great Seabird Mystery
This year for Springwatch I'm investigating the great seabird mystery: why are some colonies doing fine while others are in crisis? With some of the world's biggest and best colonies found on our coastlines, Britain is internationally important for seabirds. 90% of the world's Manx shearwaters, 68% of the world's northern gannets, and 60% of the world's great skuas are found … [Read more...] about Great Seabird Mystery