Last week I was in the closest thing Europe has to a desert. This already feels like a distant memory, but being hit in the face by a relative of this guy - the desert locust - was not a forgettable experience.

Desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) by Ernie Janes rspb-images.com

This image wasn’t taken in the desert but in Norfolk! Given that these creatures are infamous for devouring crops this is probably an unwelcome visit from this non-native species, but a great shot nonetheless.

Have you had any close encounters with foreign beasties on your hols? 

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  • Just so long as this one doesn't breed!  Dear ob dear. don't know quite how to react.  I blame the Victorians for such a lot of things  but modern travel ...... it's a lovely image but, no, I can't welcome this little chap. Will the winter kill it?

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  • Just so long as this one doesn't breed!  Dear ob dear. don't know quite how to react.  I blame the Victorians for such a lot of things  but modern travel ...... it's a lovely image but, no, I can't welcome this little chap. Will the winter kill it?

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