Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) eating from a bird feeder in a Milngavie garden. The positioning of the woodpecker's tail demonstrates its ability to use it for balancing, showing the intelligence of the species.This highlights the importance of bird feeders in gardens as they support a wide array of garden birds and more. Taken by Jasmine Dickson
22 May 2024
White-spotted Sable, Glasdrum
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Argyllshire - Glasdrum
White-spotted Sable moth (Anania funebris) at the National Nature Reserve (NNR) in Glasdrum, Argyllshire.
18 May 2024
Six-striped Rustic, Insh Marshes
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Speyside near Aviemore and Newtonmore
Six-striped Rustic (Xestia sexstrigata) at Insh Marshes. This moth can be found in wetter habitats such as marshland or damp woodland. The caterpillers do not have a specific diet as they feed an a great variety of herbaceous plants.