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A very sleepy bumble bee found his way into our kitchen today, managing to avoid being trodden on by me or being eaten by the dog (thankfully). Taking him out to replenish himself on the hyacinths in full bloom, he looked like he'd had a few too many! Due to his dozy state of mind was able to get some great close-ups without the fear of a bee in the face. He crawled over rocks looking for his next drink of nectar, drunk and drunk and drunk...then, after about half an hour he looked fully revived and happily flew away.

The residents of the National Seal Sanctuary, Cornwall relished posing for photos. Yawning on command was particularly useful! Trouser (our dog) was communicating to them in a very special seal lion to furry seal lion manner.

The Sanctuary is a very accessible place - you can get really close to the creatures, unlike an aquarium, which is a real boon for photography. You can take dogs there too, unlike the majority of places. The staff are honest and explained that, by not registering for charitable status, the Sanctuary has complete control over the finances, rather than being directed by, er, directors. It's just a shame it's 5 hours from here...