Asian hornets feeding on tree sap

The Asian hornet arrived in Galicia (NW Spain) in 2012, and since then it has expanded and spread, becoming very … More

Little diggers – Bembix sand wasps

If like me, you like wandering around sand dunes – perhaps whilst you are on holiday by the seaside – … More

A huge bumblebee from Spain: Bombus magnus? 

I was very happy to come across a huge bumblebee whilst walking on the heather-clad hills of Galicia in NW … More

Asian hornet in Galicia

At the end of last month (on 28th August) I sat on a hillside in Galicia, Spain, next to a … More

Bocage’s Wall Lizard

Bocage’s Wall Lizard (Podarcis bocagei) is only found in the NW corner of the Iberian Peninsula, including Galicia, Spain. It is a … More

Shiny bronze beetle

I came across this attractive ground beetle in Galicia, Spain. It was quite large, over an inch long (at c. … More

A young turnstone

I came across this turnstone on the edge of the Ria Ortigueira. It was busily feeding – yes they really … More

Heron food

  I watched this Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) feeding in the Ria Ortigueira, Galicia, Spain,one evening this week.  It suddenly … More

Sea Spurge

Sea spurge (Euphorbia paralias) is a common plant on dunes and sandy beaches, from the British Isles down to the … More

Little sand digger!

I came across this little sand wasp digging its heart out in the sand dunes on Morouzos beach, Ria Ortigueira, … More