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Common Blue / polyommatus icarus. Longstone Edge, Derbyshire. 06/07/16.
The Common Blue was one of only eight butterflies, from four different species, that I found at Longstone Edge on a recent trip.
My visit was made on a day with a summery (rare) feel about it -warm, sunny and a light breeze. I had optimistically deemed it as an ideal butterfly day. How wrong I was with such a meagre tally of sightings! This little butterfly, although past prime condition, was very obliging.
Other non-butterfly goodies that I enjoyed included Skylarks, Meadow Pipits, Redstarts, Wagtails, Swallows, Ravens, Buzzards, Red kite, a few lingering Mountain Pansies, wonderful scenery and peace and quiet. Not a bad day out after all!
Common Blue DSC_4961
Common Blue / polyommatus icarus. Longstone Edge, Derbyshire. 06/07/16.
The Common Blue was one of only eight butterflies, from four different species, that I found at Longstone Edge on a recent trip.
My visit was made on a day with a summery (rare) feel about it -warm, sunny and a light breeze. I had optimistically deemed it as an ideal butterfly day. How wrong I was with such a meagre tally of sightings! This little butterfly, although past prime condition, was very obliging.
Other non-butterfly goodies that I enjoyed included Skylarks, Meadow Pipits, Redstarts, Wagtails, Swallows, Ravens, Buzzards, Red kite, a few lingering Mountain Pansies, wonderful scenery and peace and quiet. Not a bad day out after all!