Garden Wildlife

This was a bit of a surprise when we spotted it. A praying mantis. It was about two inches long and elegantly tip toeing across the courtyard towards the lavender, where it seemed to like being. But the photo of it in the lavender is a bit like ‘where’s Wally’!

We also then spotted a smaller version of the hummingbird moth. We are not sure if that is what it is, or something else, so if anyone knows, please share…

It was capturing the last of the pollen from the lavender, as if it’s job was to clean up after the bees had finished. I will cut it all back soon, but just waiting for the garden wildlife to enjoy the last of the late summer/early Autumn pickings.