Sunday, 31 July 2011

The last day of July............................................ keeping up with a caterpillar

I had another lovely walk around my local nature reserve today and it took me about five hours.
It wasn't as sunny as yesterday but I should have worn a cap as I now have a very sore sunburnt head.

 I have added a few images of my day.
Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus)
Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)







I have seen lots of images recently of Cinnabar Moth Caterpillars.
I have also shared a few of my own.
I saw this little fellow crossing a path today... and boy could he move.


No birds I hear you cry!.... well no I didn't capture one decent image on the whole walk.
It's August in the morning....... where does the time go?
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6 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl31 July 2011 at 20:43

    isn't that the truth? july was spent largely indoors here in A/C. seems like such a shame to spend that many daytime hours inside...

    sorry about the sunburn! but thanks for taking us along on your walk!

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  2. John @ Beans and I on the Loose31 July 2011 at 22:26

    Even if not sunny, I always have my noggin covered. Those overcast days will fool you. I like the caterpillar crawl.

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  3. grammie g31 July 2011 at 22:27

    Hi Andrew...Lovely photos on this post I think especially like the berries...but they do mean that we are heading into the later month of summer!!
    Well now if that burn turns in a tanned head it will look like you have more hair : }}
    PS like you header!!
    Grace

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  4. Bob Bushell1 August 2011 at 08:14

    Beautiful photos Andrew, and with August, there should be a lot more birds.

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  5. Unknown1 August 2011 at 16:20

    Lovely! I especially like the first plant shot, it's beautiful. The caterpillar is so cool.

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  6. Unknown1 August 2011 at 20:03

    Great walk. Those berries look good!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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