Sunday, 3 July 2011

Hummingbird Hawkmoth

This afternoon in a Sunniside garden we watched a Hummingbird Hawkmoth working its way around the garden flowers probing for nectar.
Its only the second I have ever seen. This first being in an Algerian garden, thirty-five years ago.
I understand that while some are resident near the south coast, most make their way here from the continent.

3 comments:

Johnnykinson said...

That's quite a wait. You've got a good memory for an old bloke mind!

Citybirding said...

I was a bit surprised myself when it came back to me

kirstallcreatures said...

WOW! I wonder where that came from? Great sighting, I bet you couldn't believe your eyes! Linda