Incredible Insects and Invertebrates

I took this picture by the conservatory of Chiswick House. The flowers were alive with bees happily working and doing their thing. There is so much wildlife to see and enjoy in Chiswick. Early morning is the ideal time to enjoy the local flora and fauna and not a day goes by when I don’t see something that inspires me and fills me with joy.

• Aperture: ƒ/1.8
• Camera: SM-G781B
• Taken: 15 June, 2023
• Focal length: 5.4mm
• ISO: 40
• Shutter speed: 1/2500s

Location: Chiswick House by the Conservatory

Camera: Samsung S20 Galaxy Phone

Age Group: over_16

Professional Photographer? no

I saw this little fella and it looked like he was taking a quick nap. (Colin Beard)

• Aperture: ƒ/6.3
• Camera: NIKON D3200
• Taken: 19 June, 2016
• Flash fired: yes
• Focal length: 300mm
• ISO: 100
• Shutter speed: 1/200s

Location: Chiswick Park

Camera: nikon d3200

Professional Photographer? no

Was lucky enough to see this fellow hovering around the flowers

• Aperture: ƒ/5.6
• Camera: NIKON D3200
• Taken: 27 May, 2021
• Flash fired: no
• Focal length: 270mm
• ISO: 400
• Shutter speed: 1/833s

Location: Chiswick Park

Camera: Sony Bridge camera

Age Group: over_16

Professional Photographer? no

This is a Marmalade Hoverfly.  I thought it looked lovely against the yellow flower.  They are know to migrate across Europe.  They are often mistaken for Wasps due to their shape and colour.  They are very good pollinators and therefore a very important species.

Location: Chiswick House and Gardens

Camera: iPhone 13 Pro Max

Age Group: over_16

Professional Photographer? no

Beautiful dew drops on spider web against winter sky.

• Aperture: ƒ/1.6
• Camera: iPhone 13
• Taken: 11 September, 2022
• Flash fired: no
• Focal length: 5.1mm
• ISO: 50
• Shutter speed: 1/3413s

Location: Chiswick House gardens

Camera: iPhone 13

Age Group: over_16

Professional Photographer? no