Author Archives: Michael Griffiths

Have you ever wondered how you might appear through the compound eyes of a fly? The best analogy to describe a fly’s vision is to compare it to a mosaic: thousands of tiny images convalesce to present one image. Each … Continue reading →

The toxicity of hornet stings varies according to hornet species; some deliver just a typical insect sting, while others are among the most venomous known insects. Single hornet stings are not in themselves fatal, except sometimes to allergic victims. Multiple … Continue reading →

We are having a hot summer with very little rain, so how green is the Wilden Marsh section of the Lower Stour Valley? Well, it’s very green. This is a short video of the north marsh.

The hornets were very busy this morning, streaming in and out of the nest, and far too purposeful to concern themselves with me.