Friday 1 April 2016

Spring Flutters

Just getting ready for our afternoon walkies yesterday when this landed in the back garden:
Looking a bit battered:

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Peacock Butterfly

Then as we walked down the lane I spotted a couple of:

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Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly

They took me by surprise as at 12.5C with a cold breeze it wasn't the warmest of recent days.

6 comments:

  1. Good to see them. I guess I'll have to wait a month.

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    1. Adrian: I think you will need a few dry, sunny days.

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  2. They aren't settling near me at all. I've only seen small torts so far. ooh, and a single comma in Stapleford Wood

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    1. Simon: That's usually the problem I have. These were fortunately hungry for nectar.

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  3. You should be so lucky - temperature 5 degrees here this afternoon.

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    1. Weaver: We have done well for decent afternoon temperatures, when the cold wind abates.

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