Ladybird, Ladybird

It was one of those days when I just couldn't seem to get going.  The grey day didn't help, but eventually I dragged myself out to the car and headed ... umm ...

A few more indicisive miles later I ended up at Heather Farm Wetlands on the edge of Horsell Common near Chobham.   I last visited in Febuary when it had just opened to the public. At that time it was rather bleak and muddy with not a bird in sight.  Today, after five months of growing time, Mother Nature had worked her magic, and life was clearly returning.

After a coffee and shortbread at the popular cafe, i took a wander round the wetlands, enjoying the birdsong, and had a spendid time with the macro lens spotting the numerous different insects in the long grasses. 

I was thrilled to find a dragonfly which posed nicely for me (and demonstrated the increased resolution of my new camera at higher ISO) - see the extra.   But my Blip of the day had to be these amorous ladybirds spotted on the way back to the car.