Sunday’s regular walk is a short stroll to collect mine and my brothers trail camera’s which have be recording for the week. On the way a few Roe Deer were watching us approach.



This weeks footage records a fox crossing the ditch and the family of Roe Deer, the youngsters and growing well. (The same deer as we had seen on the way to collect the camera’s).
A few nature spots on the way back including a couple of Hornets hunting among the flowers in the meadow – they were actively on patrol like some combat aircraft looking for a target to engage with.
I must have looked like some sort of deranged person following a Hornet around the field constantly changing directions – many pictures of empty frames or out of focus insects!
Here in the UK we have one native hornet, the European Hornet. They are rarely aggressive. Unlike other wasps, hornets are unlikely to disrupt your picnic. Their size – which is between 2-3 cm’s for workers and males, 3-4 cm’s for queens – they are impressive and interesting to watch.
The hunting takes place at knee height among the the long grass.
A Hornet in flight.


You will have to look hard in the next 2 pictures to see the action it was a battle for life and death.
Picture 1 – The Hornet in flight on the hunt -the Hornet coming in at 45 degrees on the attack.

Picture 2 -The Bee gains height and escapes the Hornet attack.

A bit larger than the Hornet a grasshopper finally is not quick enough and is caught by the Hornet dropping on it. It was quickly killed.



Wonderful shots of the hornets! Your patience and perseverance paid off, Andy!
When I saw the title of this post and the first few photos of the deer, I feared it was going to involve bad news for the deer. So glad to see trail cam video of mom and twins doing well!
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Yes – re the title I was a little naughty there! The twins are almost as big as mum now. This years twins are both bucks last year there was a boy and a girl.
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I was like Rebecca and thought it was a deer as well. The hornet kill was not a letdown though. We are hearing horror stories of the Murder Hornets. Looks like Noah could have left them off the Ark – just saying.
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Hi Andy – this is Peggy. Thought this post was so great and very interesting. Just stopped by to say hello. Still seeing doctors about my eyes and now blockage of arteries. Have been put on a diet for cholesteral. Cherishing every day I can still see the beauty of nature. Hope all is going well for you and your family.
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Hello Peggy, So nice to hear from you & glad you popped into my blog. Good to hear you can still enjoys some of the environment. I am well as is my family Best Wishes Andy
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