Backyard Bug Safari.

A Bug Safari is always fun. Even in your own city-shackled backyard you'd be surprised what amazing things there are to look at... we were.

Armed with our magnifying glasses and our insect book, we set out to discover what cool little creepy-crawlies are living amongst us.

We saw an earthworm, rolly-pollys, ants, aphids, a fly, beetles.

This poor bee had met his demise in the wading pool. We extracted him for a closer look, a little terrified that the 'stinger' would still get us. 

We found his page in the book and learnt all manner of things about him.

What amazed us the most was how delicate his wings were... we learnt a new word- 'transparent'.

Mr T found an ant but had a bit of a hard time following the quick little guy with his magnifying glass. K looked on longingly as she wanted so badly have a look too but, since she once, a very long time ago, got bitten by an ant, she couldn't muster the courage to get close enough... the child does not forgive and forget, that's for sure!

Which brings me to this picture from our insect book and the quote of the day... 

When looking at this picture for a long time, K asked...

"What is this ant spraying out of his pants?"

For another insect wonder, have a look here. I also want to know where the gold paint comes from? Doesn't nature rock!

Blessings and magic.