Wednesday, August 27, 2025

26 August 2025

 I came across this large caterpillar feeding on Himalayan Balsam by the stream on the 3rd Blue.  It will ultimately turn into an Elephant Hawk Moth if it doesn’t get eaten.  With this aim the eye pattern is designed to deter predators.

Elephant Hawk Moth Deilephila elpenr [3rd Blue]
Frilford is always a good spot for Mistletoe Thrushes.  There are also a few pairs of Song Thrushes that breed on the estate.  It was nice to see this young one on the footpath by the 5th Red.
Song Thrushes [5th Red]
Feral Pigeon fly over the course from time to time and occasionally land.  This one was on the 4th tee on the Blue.


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