The
flower meadows at both the eastern and western ends of Marline Valley have
plenty of brambles and at this time of the year are a great place to search for
butterflies. I saw singles of both White Admiral and Silver-washed Fritillary
but both were out of reach of my camera. Better behave were the fresh looking
Small Coppers, a Red Admiral, Gatekeepers, a single Painted Lady and a Peacock.
There were also plenty of Small Skippers in amongst the grasses.
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| male Gatekeeper |
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| Painted Lady |
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| Peacock |
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| Red Admiral |
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| Small Copper |
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| Small Copper |