Monday, July 14, 2025

Comma Butterfly at Langford Lowfield

 Comma butterfly at Langford Lowfield

Six Spot Burnet Moth at Langford Lowfield

Brimstone at Langford Lowfields

 Brimstone at Langford Lowfields

Peacock Butterfly at Langford Lowfield

 Peacock Butterfly

Skipper at Maxey Cut

 Skipper at Maxey Cut

Gatekeeper at Fen Drayton

 Gatekeeper at Fen Drayton

Turtle Dove at Fen Drayton

The gentle purring noise was unmistakably the sound of a Turtle Dove, it was some distance away so not a clear shot but so pleased we saw this bird.  We also heard one possibly two, hidden in an enormous Oak tree in full leaf along the rough track leading to the bird hide overlooking the lake.

Barn Swallow at Walney Island

 Barn Swallow at Walney Island

Meadow Pipit at Walney Island

 Meadow Pipit at Walney Island

Oyster Catcher and chick at Walney Island

 Oyster Catcher and Chick

View of Piel Castle from Walney Island

 View of Piel Castle from Walney Island

Avocet and chick at Walney Island

Cormorant at Leighton Moss

 

Broad Bodied Chaser at Leighton Moss


Heron at Leighton Moss

 Heron at Leighton Moss

Deer at Leighton Moss RSPB

There were a few deer showing themselves nicely the day we visited Leighton Moss.  It was so hot they were happy to find shade in the reeds, under the trees or to cool down and take a drink in the water. Photos were taken towards end of June, only just got around to processing them!

Seed head experiment

Experimental work in progress!  Set up black card background on kitchen table, using a seed head (not sure what plant?) from a neighbours garden I took this photo.  Think I may need to use some spot lighting on it to enhance the detail.