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Sealord photography focuses on three themes:
Biodiversity with an emphasis on marine life
Sustainability relating to construction & urban development; energy; food; transport; and waste.
The Guernsey community
Guernsey insects and spiders
I find that photography is a great benefit for remembering what I have seen and where I have seen it. I hope to grow this gallery of images of insects so that it may help Guernsey residents and visitors identify the species they come across.
Buff-tailed bumble bee, Bombus terrestris, by Fort Road, St Peter Port
This buff-tailed bumble bee, Bombus terrestris, was first seen feeding on nectar by the side of the field bordering Fort Road, south of St. Peter Port on the 30 July 2008.
The bee flew down to the ground as I approached to photograph it. Its abdomen was pulsating while it stood on the ground.
This bumble bee was identified by entomologist Dr. Charles David of the Guernsey Biological Records Centre. http://www.biologicalrecordscentre.gov.gg/
File No. 300708 6201
©RLLord
sealord@me.com
bumble beefort roadSt. Peter PortGuernseybombus terrestrisinsectfield30 July 2008groundbee
Sealord photography's biodiversity images began with a focus on international commercial seafood species and the marine life of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Great Britain.
Sealord photography has a growing collection of digital images covering climate change, the environment and sustainability issues.
Sealord photography also covers the Guernsey community and particularly the fund raising activities of Guernsey charities as part of the island's social sustainability.
The fish, shellfish and marine life images would not be possible if it were not for the generosity of commercial and recreational fishermen in Guernsey, and seafood suppliers at various trade shows in the USA, and wholesalers at Fulton Fish Market in New York City.
Many marine biologists have helped identify or confirm the identity of marine species photographed. These people have been mentioned when possible.
Please email: sealord@me.com or sustainableguernsey@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments about Sealord photography. Thank you. Richard Lord