I noticed Bo (our young cat) was walking uncertainly around something in the garden, I had to investigate. To my surprise, and joy, looking down I saw a male Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus) with its antlers raised in defence and defiance; no wonder Bo was so hesitant. Britains' largest beetle, now a protected species listed as 'nationally scarce', though when I was a child I remember them as a common sight. There was one amongst our log pile some years back, and I've seen several grubs over the years too. It's a privilege to have these magnificent creatures frequent our garden.
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