All the posts done while on holiday in the South of France
Quite a short post today about how I came across a gorgeously green Saddle-Backed Bush Cricket in the South of France. It had reached that time again where we’d said goodnight and were all retreating to our bedrooms, when my Dad’s head appeared from the stairwell that leads to my room. In a similar fashion … More Cricket by the Bed
The European Beaver (Castor fiber) I had never seen a beaver before, until yesterday. We were driving back from the lovely small town of Villeneuve and decided to go through the petit ville that is Salles Courbaties to check the place out. Whilst on the way out we drove parallel to a delightful little stream, … More Beaver on the bank
With incredibly long legs, they move at rapid speeds and inhabit our homes, house centipedes (Scutigera coleoptrata) are a common household invertebrate. They are found in many parts of the world, and are both feared and disliked by many people. However, I feel that this reputation is unjust as they are both very useful and … More House Centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata)
Since I have been on holiday in the South of France I have seen one animal more than any other (apart from flies) and yet I can never tire of watching them. The common wall lizard is an awesome, agile, charismatic reptile full of character and a sight I will surely miss when I return … More Common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis)
