Old trees are disappearing
When I came here in 1972, there was a lot of greenery, mostly old trees dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. They were mainly linden, maples, poplars and ash trees.The trees give shade in the summer. Old trees are cut down, gales overturn. There are...
Very windy February
I'm going back to the weather this winter. There was almost no winter aura. But we have a very windy February. These storms are sweeping almost all of northern Europe. They have done a lot of serious losses. They didn't miss us either. We had broken power lines...
Where the beavers live
Where beavers have been living for several dozen years. The sunken trees withered away and some fell apart. Water and mud plants are lush. The beavers formed a few steps of water. In the middle, there is a very large lodge. However, it is simply difficult to see...
New insect to my collection
Yesterday we were in the forest to hear the songs of the birds and smell blooming hackberry. I managed to take photos new insects very common but I hadn't in my collection. It was enough late afternoon in the forest and light was too poor for good result.
New ladybird
Yesterday my wife and me drove on the short trek to well-known lake near Augustow. When I was benefiting from warm sunbeams perceived on my arm small ladybird which never before that saw.I've managed it to move for my folding-chair for taking photo.
Just spring
In early morning I've perceived from far didtance two of pairs malards laid down on the pond. When I came near very carefully saw that one male was on bank and watched around. I've taken this photo from far distance beacause the bird flew at once.
The invasion
About week ago my flat invaded huge number of very small beetles which ever we didn't see. They fly in all the rooms and very often perch on windows. Beetle has size about 2-3 mm. I hope that beetles will quickly disappear. It's beetle name the Bean weevil...
