Ladybird at Leiston Abbey

#StSecrets ladybird at Leiston Abbey #Suffolk pic.twitter.com/o1r3e1BArs
— David Gill (@davidwjgill) July 2, 2013

Ladybirds are few in number this year. Caroline Gill spotted one at Minsmere and I spotted one at Leiston Abbey while visting the Dig Venturers excavation.

Bittern at Minsmere

© David Gill

A single bittern emerged from the reed beds at Minsmere this afternoon. It disappeared and later reappeared further the pond.

Norfolk Hawker at Carlton Marshes

Norfolk Hawker at Carlton Marshes
© David Gill, 2013

Yesterday we spotted a Norfolk Hawker at Carlton Marshes. Note the distinctive green eyes and the 'yellowish triangle' on one of the abdomen segments.

Burnet Moths at Carlton Marshes

Burnet Moths at Carlton Marshes
© David Gill, 2013

Yesterday we spotted numerous pairs of Burnet moths in the meadow at Carlton Marshes.

Bitterns at Minsmere

Bittern at Minsmere
© David Gill, 2013

I was thrilled to see two separate bitterns at Minsmere this afternoon. We had heard them before ... but never caught sight of them.