Please excuse me for writing in whispers but we naturalists (not to be confused with naturists – perish the thought) have to whisper, not only because the object of our attention may get spooked and run off, but also for dramatic effect.

This afternoon I was lucky enough to come across a prepubescent homo sapiens Anglorum – Kingsley variety – who I spotted on the steps outside my studio hide. Blue-eyed and dressed in two shades of blue, this particular variety was well camouflaged against the blue railings. Quiet and watchful, and evidently listening to the adult conversation beside the hide door, this fine example of Kingsley specimen sat on the steps for some minutes without wreaking havoc on any plants, gnomes or other beautiful garden ornaments. Luck was with me and I managed to get two shots of this very rare species.

Coincidentally, the 1995 film called “Species” starred the English actor Ben Kingsley.