Spotted on our walk back from the Homestead Park this afternoon, this Speckled Wood butterfly was basking in the sun in the undergrowth at the bottom of a hedge.
These butterflies are common and widespread across the UK, though less common in Scotland. You can spot them in woodland glades and rides, parks, hedgerows, and gardens between April and September.
Lovely photo. I remember when we first saw them, about 1500 in York Cemetery counted on a group Butterfly walk as they were moving north. A friend had said as a young man he had had to go to southern counties to see them. I saw 3 today. Rarely see double figures on local walkies.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Investigating further, it seems that these butterflies are slowly spreading northwards. They must be fairly common in York now, since my spreadsheet photo index shows I've taken shots of these since 2009.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Investigating further, it seems that these butterflies are slowly spreading northwards. They must be fairly common in York now, since my spreadsheet photo index shows I've taken shots of these since 2009.
Ian
Thank you both - I find butterflies a great subject for photos.
Ian
Thank you both. I do like taking photos of butterflies, but often I don't have the patience!
Ian
This type of butterfly tends to settle and give me time to take a photo!
Ian