This week I went to a location adjacent to the site of the ancient Hill Fort Maiden Castle. I knew that if I went along a pathway with brambles and small trees either side I would likely find a Common Whitethroat or two. More than one pair nest there each year.
The first shot is a Common Whitethroat getting airborne from a wire fence. The second and third is the same bird on the fence.
In a small Hawthorn Tree another Whitethroat was singing away with its extensive calls including the rasping sound.
In the same area, male and female Linnets were flying about and calling regularly.
This Week Elsewhere
A Little Egret that was tossing a freshwater shrimp made for a good exercise in catching the moment.
Green-veined White Butterfly
Male Brimstone Butterfly
Speckled Wood Butterfly in excellent condition.
The Cowslips are well out now.
Greater Stitchwort caught in the semi shaded area.
A White Bluebell for want of a better description.
A not so blue Bluebell.
A rather hurried shot of the first Holly Blue butterfly I have seen this year.
Orange Tip Butterfly on a Herb Robert flower.
