wildlife in the garden

We've got a frog that lives in our tiny pond. It does come out sometimes, but spends a lot of time just staring out! He's been there for weeks - does anyone have an idea of whether he (or she) will move on?

I expect that your frog may wonder about a bit at night. But will probably make your garden his home for the duration. I have frogs in the pond who come out for a wonder around until they see my terrier Duncan (not Donald) and panic and fly back (well hop) to the pond for safety.

The cat seems to be very wary of it, anyway, whitewave!

Fledgling buzzard, still a bit fluffy and quite small, being chased by gulls. They left it alone when it landed on a post and looked around as if to say "Who? Me?"

What happened to Donald? I'm worried about him?]

jeni I'm not telling you

Hearing a beautiful song, I looked towards the electricity wires, that looked silver in the evening sun, and there sat a pretty goldfinch, singing his heart out.

The swifts have gone. Summer's on the wain.

Sorry, should that be wane?

On a small, stubby bit of common Buddlia, growing out of the corner from some old steps, I have just counted 7 Peacock butterflies, 1 Swallowtail and 2 hummingbird moths.

Oh, how lucky you are Butty. There's not much going on in my garden, except for flies and bumble bees. Lots of my flowers and bushes are getting a second wind, though, so I hope to see more wildlife soon. I have another glut of strawberries turning red and will be on patrol this time for the squirrel vandals who swiped the lot a few weeks ago!

I had red admirals, tortoiseshell peacock and a COMMA (my first one) and numerous whites on mine yesterday in the sun. It's just outside my window so I watch them from my chair!
BTW I haven't seen any bats this year!

Loads of bats here. We actually had the visit of a bat specialist recently. He had spotted that we have a wildlife pond at the bottom of the garden (Google earth). Apparently bats need drinking areas where they can scoop water on the wing- and our pond is the only one in the whole valley.

I was fixing the garden hose when I heard sounds in the tree branch above my head. It was a pair of wood pigeons courting. Then they flew down and started cavorting with each other near my feet - totally fearless. Never seen them do that before. They only flew away when next door's cat came visiting.

A red kite (loads round here in Oxford) sits in the large ash tree just beyond my garden, calling loudly. It would be wonderful if a pair nested there next year. Once or twice, for GCs' amusement, I have put out some raw meat on a table to watch the kites swoop down, they are so fast and accurate - impossible to catch on camera. I know feeding them is not advised as they have plenty of natural food in the area, but I thought the odd occasion would do no harm.

There must have been a hatching of commas I've seen several this evening!

Not seen any Commas this year. Butterflies are so lovely to watch.

Saw my first ever Small Copper last year but haven,t seen one this year. Loads of ringlets and white ones though, probably green-veined whites and small whites mainly. Oh, and Meadow Browns. Fewer peacocks than usual, but still some.