Buzzards, Hawkmoths, Horses and more dragonfly nymphs

I went out in search of the local field foxes today. The buzzards (which live on the other side of the field) were being extremely cooperative while I was waiting, and several were cruising overhead in the warm sunshine.

I was also able to get closer to the horses that occasionally feature in some of my photos across the fields. They're fine looking animals, and the light was excellent.

There were plenty of rabbits too, but the foxes failed to put in a appearance.

Back home it was another day of insects. Several hummingbird hawk-moths were feeding on the lavender.

And tonight the pond promises more dragonflies. I've just counted five nymphs slowly crawling their way out the water.

'Before and After' shot
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Camera note: buzzard and horse shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens. The garden photos (hawk-moth and nymphs) were taken with the EF 100mm f/2.8L macro IS USM lens.

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  1. gdare

    11 Jul 2011

    Lavander scent must be irresistible to all insects that feed on them 😀

  2. Words

    11 Jul 2011

    Darko, the lavender is very popular with the bees as well. And hoverfly. And it never seems to run dry!

  3. Words

    11 Jul 2011

    Erwin, thanks!

  4. SittingFox

    16 Jul 2011

    Wonderful shots of the hawkmoths! :yes:

  5. Words

    16 Jul 2011

    Adele, thanks!

  6. Mickeyjoe-Irl

    16 Jul 2011

    Originally posted by Words:

    There were plenty of rabbits too, but the foxes failed to put in a appearance.

    Which was probably why the rabbits were plentiful. 😉

    I've been meaning to ask, are the "eyes" that you can see on the hawkmoths false eyes?

  7. Cynthia23

    16 Jul 2011

    Cool shots of the hummingbird moth!

  8. Words

    17 Jul 2011

    Cynthia, thanks!

  9. Words

    17 Jul 2011

    Mick, I had to search for information about the hawk-moth eyes. Yes, those are their real eyes, and it seems that scientists are really interested in how they work.

  10. Mickeyjoe-Irl

    18 Jul 2011

    :doh: I didn't mean to cause you bother. Thanks for finding out for me.

  11. Words

    18 Jul 2011

    Mick, it was no problem at all, and really interesting to discover a bit more about them. Their eyes are quite exceptional, and very obvious when you watch them. I should be thanking you for asking the question!

  12. Wulpen

    19 Oct 2012

    Interesting Photos also lovely :up:

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