It is hot so I have stayed local. I have taken out a couple of bottles of water. As soon as it gets a bit cooler I'll wander elsewhere.
The five ducklings on the nearest pond are still there.
So proud
Large Skipper I think
Lots of young coots over on the common pond
I THINK this is an Essex Skipper
You may remember there was another clutch of ducklings but I hadn't seen hide nor hound on my last visit. The pond is attached to a cottage and they have a duck house.... When I saw Mum I was interested and I saw a duckling enter the house. I have no idea how many are there but that is a good sign
There are also Moorhen chicks there
On the path by the M11 I have counted up to 6 Painted Ladies !!
This Moorhen chick is one of two on the duckling pond near me.
One of 2 painted ladies on the common. There was a Marbled White as well.
1 comment:
Cute ducklings :) I think your "Large Skipper" may be Small Skipper but not an expert. Agree about Essex Skipper apparently their antennae look as though dipped in black ink and your pic shows that I think. But I do find the skippers hard to distinguish between.
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