Perhaps you’ve often wondered what a butterfly’s eyes are like. Or, then again, perhaps you know already, or perhaps you’ve never really given it much thought. For both the curious and the not-so-curious, and those who “frankly my dear, don’t give a damn”, this picture I took yesterday will give Read more…
I was watching a butterfly fluttering around in the garden the other day. I knew I wouldn’t be able to identify it until it landed; it could have been one of three kinds of white butterflies we often see around here. (Small White, Large White, Green-veined White). As I thought, Read more…
This stunning Red Admiral butterfly visited the Buddleia bush in the garden yesterday. It was such a pleasure to watch it drinking nectar through its long tongue from each tiny flower. This post was inspired by Becky B’s totally addictive Square Challenge: Perspective. Well worth visiting if you haven’t already Read more…
I think yesterday was definitely our last day of summer, and what a glorious one it was. There was not a cloud in the sky and the mercury was a comfortable 23 degrees Centigrade. Today, the temperature has dropped by almost 10 degrees and and rain has battered down all Read more…
Up Close and Personal with a Large Red Damselfly. A couple of recent visits to Brockholes Nature Reserve have given me the opportunity to eyeball a few damselflies and also watch Common Blue Butterflies staking out their territory. Please click on any image in this gallery of Reds & Read more…