A Migrant Hawker darts across the pond. There are some visits to WWT Slimbridge when the birds inevitably take centre stage. On Saturday, however, despite some excellent birds being on show, it was the insects that really captured my attention. I was visiting with my good friend Paul Joy and, with summer in full swing, the reserve seemed alive with insects. Migrant Hawker dragonflies patrolled the pools and pathways, Willow Emerald and Blue-tailed Damselflies added flashes of colour amongst the vegetation, while the Buddleias were proving irresistible to butterflies and moths. Painted Lady Butterfly Jersey Hawk Moth Painted Ladies, Commas and Red Admirals were all taking advantage of the flowers, but amongst them were two particularly spectacular moths, Jersey Tigers and Hummingbird Hawkmoths. Hummingbird Hawkmoths really are amazing insects. Hummingbird Hawkmoth Watching one hovering in front of a flower, its wings little more than a blur as that extraordinarily long proboscis r...