tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post6274903567860231167..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Chocolate ladybirds and Easter eggsSue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-77721674371414778632011-04-25T16:16:14.076+00:002011-04-25T16:16:14.076+00:00We still have lots of ladybirds Tanya.
It is fasci...We still have lots of ladybirds Tanya.<br />It is fascinating watching the inside nest activity - even during incubation the female works really hard as she keeps turning the eggs - at least that is what I think she is doing - another video clip will go on the web soon.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-69398466495739114612011-04-25T14:22:57.899+00:002011-04-25T14:22:57.899+00:00I checked out the nest cam pictures...I think it&#...I checked out the nest cam pictures...I think it's great to be able to see the activity inside that is always missed!!<br /><br />I have never seen a ladybird like this before...at the befogging of the month we were inundated with ladybirds but just lately we haven't seen many, I really hope they come back soon!!allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-92171058616044037982011-04-25T09:37:05.938+00:002011-04-25T09:37:05.938+00:00And we have plenty of aphids to keep the ladybirds...And we have plenty of aphids to keep the ladybirds and feathered birds happy Bangchik<br /><br />The female blue tit is now incubating Janet and from what I have read this will take about two weeks before any eggs hatch.<br /><br />It is just like half a chocilate egg isn't it Mrs BokSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-7196515122739538442011-04-25T08:37:48.178+00:002011-04-25T08:37:48.178+00:00Such a timely ladybird! Very chocolate egg looking...Such a timely ladybird! Very chocolate egg looking. Beautiful to see eggs in the nest!littlekarstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177535712034761585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-18088648139443848102011-04-25T08:11:49.530+00:002011-04-25T08:11:49.530+00:00I've never spotted ladybirds any colour other ...I've never spotted ladybirds any colour other than red - must keep my eyes pealed. Love the nestbox view, hope there are lots of healthy baby birds soon. Happy Easter!Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-9656157254338006852011-04-24T17:14:42.576+00:002011-04-24T17:14:42.576+00:00It is nice to have friendly ladybird around to cle...It is nice to have friendly ladybird around to clean up aphid mess...Bangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-66015674228646807372011-04-24T09:18:57.288+00:002011-04-24T09:18:57.288+00:00Just hope evrything goes well nesy wise Jo,
It is...Just hope evrything goes well nesy wise Jo,<br /><br />It is strange how we call them birds Robin.<br /><br />I think we may be giving the allotment a miss over the weekend Diana.<br /><br />I spotted it whilst scanning the apple trees for woolly aphid Damo or I would have missed it!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-17047530178514009602011-04-24T06:17:11.218+00:002011-04-24T06:17:11.218+00:00I haven't seen one like that before, I'll ...I haven't seen one like that before, I'll keep my eyes peeled!Damohttp://twochancesvegplot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-18654912479448245832011-04-23T16:59:17.200+00:002011-04-23T16:59:17.200+00:00Ladybird will get so many easter egg in my garden!...Ladybird will get so many easter egg in my garden! Hope you have a good time at your allotment this weekend.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-68504280342139276722011-04-23T11:55:15.302+00:002011-04-23T11:55:15.302+00:00We call them ladybugs here. I have never seen one ...We call them ladybugs here. I have never seen one that color before. It really does look like chocolate. We have the red or orangish ones with black spots.<br /><br />How nice to have eggs in the nest for Easter! Happy Easter to you too!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-15147051186126038682011-04-23T11:50:06.608+00:002011-04-23T11:50:06.608+00:00I remember seeing the yellow ladybirds a lot when ...I remember seeing the yellow ladybirds a lot when I was little but I don't see them very often now. Exciting news on the egg front, looks like you'll have plenty of chicks.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-13950591498557008092011-04-23T11:29:59.162+00:002011-04-23T11:29:59.162+00:00I don't think any in the UK are a problem Mark...I don't think any in the UK are a problem Mark as they are predatory and eat bugs. In some other parts of the world their are sub-species that can be a problem.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-57892413426328323482011-04-23T09:28:49.562+00:002011-04-23T09:28:49.562+00:00There seem to be so many different types of Ladybi...There seem to be so many different types of Ladybird around now. Years ago, I used to think of them as being only red with black spots. Do you know whether they are all good, or are any of them pests?Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.com