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Hibernator in nest box

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 5:37 pm
by Part timer
I found this one when cleaning out a nest box today and managed to get a photograph while perched precariously up a ladder trying to manipulate torch and camera to get some focus on it. I had it down as a comma to start off with, but I'm now pretty sure it's a peacock with a bite out of its wing - any confirmation?

Whatever, I hope it wakes up before the wasp hibernating in the same box!

Re: Hibernator in nest box

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:23 pm
by David M
Certainly looks like a Peacock, Part Timer. As you say, it looks to have lost a little of its forewing.

Hope it survives the winter.