Whilst most of my time is consumed chasing birds now and again my attention can be drawn to butterflies and this year has seen me connect with a few firsts here too.
At Strumpshaw Fen I found my first Swallowtail and was fortunate enough to grab a few photographs of it.
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Swallowtail Butterfly |
In Kent the warm weather brought out some Long-Tailed Blues and again I just about managed to catch one on the camera.
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Long-tailed Blue |
And it seemed as though Clouded Yellows were everywhere this summer.
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Clouded Yellow |
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Wall |
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My very first Purple Emperor |
Hoping I can add one or two more to my butterfly list in 2014. (Of course I have a list!)
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