Adder at Maulden Woods 16th March 2010

Adder Vipera berus 16th March 2010.
Single Adder seen basking on a warm pleasant spring morning on Maulden Heath. Have seen them in this general area in the past few years and always get a buzz when seeing them. They are very shy and will disappear at the slightest quick movement, heavy footfall or casting your shadow over them so need to be approached slowly and with care or your chance of seeing thses lovely creatures is gone.

Badger Summer 2009

Some footage of a badger seen during one of my evenings at a Bedfordshire Badger Sett in the Summer of 2009.

Female Reed Bunting

Female Reed Bunting

Seen over the past few weeks on three occasions in our garden, still hoping for the clearer picture

Male Reed Bunting

This male Reed Bunting appeared in my back garden in Luton during the cold snowy period in January. First time we have had this species in the garden and a female has been seen on a number of occassions since. They are reported to be resident in nearby Cowslip Meadow all year round. No doubt the snow brought them into my garden but hope they will become regular visitors now they know a good food source.

Median Wasp

Median Wasp Dolichovespula media

This species is highly variable, especially the amount of yellow differs from specimen to specimen often looking very dark as in the picture. New species to Britian in the mid 1980's and now found over most of Southern England.

Grass Snake on River Ouzel, Old Linslade

The Grass Snake was seen from the bridge over the River Ouzel, at Rushmere, Old Linslade for a period of a few minutes.

Water Vole, River Lea, New Bedford Road, Luton

Water Vole

Water Voles are present on the River Lea, the Houghton Brook, and Cowslip Meadow in Luton. Some of the best sites to visit for seeing the water vole are, Leagrave Common, Fallowfield, and the stretch of the Lea between Kingsdown Ave and Stockingstone Road by the A6.