It is at this time of year generally that I pay several visits to Maiden Castle Iron Age Hill Fort, which is within walking distance from where I live in Dorchester.
The target species of butterfly for this visit was the Adonis Blue.
I like it when a plan comes together, as I found it.
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| Adonis Blue (Male) |
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| Dingy Skipper (Mating Pair) |
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| Small Heath |
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| A Very Well Worn Small Copper |
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| Common Blue (Male) |
I found three colours of Common Milkwort on the hillside.
To see more about Maiden Castle Hill Fort please refer to the below Wikipedia entry.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiden_Castle,_Dorset
Todella kaunis maisema.
ReplyDeleteKiitos Anne. Se on kaiken kaikkiaan mukava kunta vierailla.
DeleteA lovely post! I’ve visited Maiden Castle a few times and in more recent times when my son was studying Archaeology, we spent the day there as well as visiting Dorchester, a town that I always enjoy visiting. Iron Age hill forts are fascinating; I live very close to one at Milber Down and have tramped around that a few times too. Interestingly, a road goes right through the middle of it!
ReplyDeleteWe were only saying, yesterday, that there is, sadly, a lack of butterflies in the garden. I have spotted a Holly Blue, which appears to be a regular visitor, but little else in spite of all that I do to make the garden as wildlife friendly as possible!
Thanks for your comment. I have certainly noticed a reduction in certain species in the last few years.
DeleteLes prairies sont fabuleuses, j'imagine que les oiseaux se plaisent aussi.
ReplyDeleteLe Tarier des prés est-il présent ?
Très belles photos de ce petit bleu 😉.
Bisous et bon weekend
Merci cher Nath. Le Whinchat est présent avec le Whitethroat et le Corn Bunting.
DeleteBeautiful butterflies and landscape.
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline.
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