Peacock
R and I were out in the garden this afternoon, when this very fresh Peacock whizzed past us and landed on a leaf in the rose bed. You’ll note that it’s a bramble leaf, but though this offends me it’s … Continued
Woman of mystery
After a truly awful night, the first half disturbed by the heat and the second half by a succession of thunderstorms, I crawled out of bed this morning feeling thoroughly out of sorts. My mood wasn’t helped by the political … Continued
Gatekeeper
It was going on for 8pm when I took this photo, by which time I was starting to wonder what I was going to be able to post today. It’s been such a hot day that there was virtually nothing … Continued
The only way is Essex
Me: “Well, look at you two! Those antennae look as though the ends have been dipped in ink, so you must be – “ Male Essex Skipper (huffily decoupling): “Having a private moment – or so we thought.” Me: “Soz … Continued
His Royal Purpleness
I was tired this morning, after all the gadding about and silversmithing(!), so I resisted the temptation to do a major road trip, and went back to Oversley Wood in search of butterflies. I arrived at 9am, meeting a chap … Continued
Shooting through
I’m not a big fan of messy images like this – it was intended purely as a record shot – but when I saw it on a big screen it made me smile, because it really caught the White Admiral’s … Continued
Home to roost
R and I went to Cardiff today, to have lunch with L and G, and also with H and S, who happened to be staying with them for the weekend. We had a thoroughly good time – enhanced for me … Continued
Silver-studded Blue
Can this be comfortable? It doesn’t look very comfortable… Whatever – I was just glad that this little chap perched somewhere that I could get to without lying prone; I don’t mind lying prone, as long as there are no … Continued
