Hoverflies belong to the True Fly (Diptera).Order which includes insects with one pair of wings which are used for flight The second pair are still present but greatly reduced in size and provide stability in flight. All hoverflies are in the Syrphidae family. The hoverfly is usually black and yellow to mimick the bees and [...]
Wildlife Spotter Guides
I thought these datasheets might interest you. Most, but not all, of these can be seen at the West Hayling LNR. They will tell you when to see these in all stages of development from eggs to the butterfly itself and the plants that they lay eggs and feed on. As time goes on [...]
There are many types of gull present at the LNR and surrounding sites. They all look similar but I hope the following article helps you identify each species. All images Peter Drury unless otherwise stated Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundas) These birds also breed on the Oysterbed islands. They build nests of twigs and vegetation on [...]
These birds can commonly be seen around the lagoon during May to August. All have used the islands for nesting. They have spent the other months in Africa and return here each year to breed. Tern have a very aerodynamic shape and are powerful and skilful fliers. Always a pleasure to watch. All images Peter [...]
