Oh, What a Lovely Mess!

Overheard in the woods....

We have been looking for Ladybirds recently as they gather to find a warm place to 'overwinter'. Armed with magnifying glasses, books and ID sheets on clipboards, we ventured into the woods to find a gathering of these spotted insects.

Did you know that the collective noun for Ladybirds is a 'lovliness'?

Adult: "Who can tell me what we call a group of Ladybirds?"

3 year old girl jumps up and down excitedly: "I know! A lovely mess!"