CIRCLE WITH A DOT

Peacock (Aglais io) - one of the earliest butterflies to appear in the spring, they hibernate as adults. I often find them in sheds in the winter, if you stay around them for too long, they make a rasping noise, possibly to deter predators
At Carr's Wood, Twerton, #Bath.
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@AbramKedge That's lovely! They have excellent memories for people who give them food. Once they get to know you, they'll often hang about for a chat after eating.

@futurebird Lucky birds, I hope they enjoy their meal!

@HeyLaiverd Hi Anja, the oldest Robin on record is 19 years! I knew Little Mate's father for 3 years, and he was an adult when I met him. The average age is 13 months, but this is due to the high mortality rate of young Robins. Once they get past their first winter, they often live for at least a few more years.

Courtship feeding has begun! My 4 year-old Robin friend Little Mate has started taking gifts of food to his new girlfriend Willow. She frequently makes a specific call, similar to the one hungry Robin chicks make, which he responds to by bringing food. When enough food is coming her way, she'll build a nest, and he'll continue feeding her while she's on the nest. In #Bath #Somerset #UK.
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Bloody-nosed Beetle (Timarcha tenebricosa) - a large and flightless beetle that can often be seen in the daytime, especially in early spring. They feed on members of the bedstraw family, and there is plenty of Lady's Bedstaw and Hedge Bedstraw in the field I found this one in.
They get their common name from a red liquid they produce when threatened. I don't tend to threaten beetles, so I've never actually seen it!
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