It was there that I spotted a small tortoiseshell feeding amongst the orange flowers a bunch of children planted a few weeks ago. It was a beautiful fresh specimen, and its settling itself on a bright bloom made for a very vivid photo opportunity.
Si
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Lovely images, I enjoy watching the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos as always. The Buddlea we recently planted had its first butterfly land, a small white. But its a start. We have recently got a Ceanothus. Not yet planted out. Here is hoping..
ReplyDeleteI thought tortoiseshells were fairly common but not seen a single one here although the last week has been too windy for any butterflies.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos
Well I have had plenty of butterflies on my purple buddleia, and yesterday the white buddleia had loads of white butterflies. Now was this coincidence or was white attracted to white?
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos Simon. Thankfully I have seen far more Small Tortoiseshells this year than last.
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