Tuesday, 23rd June 2015 - Meadow Brown 'Devil'

Michael gave us some of his time, which is very much appreciated, to inspect our hive. The clicking of a queen cell means an imminent emergence. Good or bad we are not too sure. It was all put back together and we have been instructed to leave well alone for a couple of weeks.

A Natural History programme on Radio 4 told me about the Meadow Brown and its evil connotations. Was it a coincidence that I saw one on my walk this evening? Is it PC to catch and pin one? I have plans for a future painting relating to the Golden Ratio, mythology and butterflies. Exciting.