Little Egret, Bewdley, River Severn

Little Egret, Bewdley, River Severn

Wyre Forest Study Group 2 Sept  2023 Little Egret, Bewdley, River Severn   Little Egret, Bewdley, River Severn, 2 Sept 2023. These birds are becoming increasing frequent along the river, especially when the water is low. This one has caught a Bullhead. It first...
Musk beetle – Aromia moschata

Musk beetle – Aromia moschata

Wyre Forest Study Group August  2023 Musk beetle – Aromia moschata This fabulous longhorn beetle was found along the riverside at Blackstone by Ellie Reast on our August field meeting. This localised beetle takes 3 years to complete its life cycle. Eggs are laid...
Drab Lopper – Minoa murinata

Drab Lopper – Minoa murinata

Wyre Forest Study Group 5 July, 2023 Drab Lopper moth – Minoa murinata In spite of its common name, there was a good deal of excitement among the members of the WFSG, when several specimens of this day-time flying moth were recorded during a recent visit to the...
A glint of gold …

A glint of gold …

Wyre Forest Study Group 5 July, 2023 A glint of gold – Golden-ringed dragonfly On a recent July field meeting of the WFSG to the Wyre, we were treated to the sight of one of the UK’s spectacular dragonflies – the Golden-ringed dragonfly. The...