Visiting Chester wasn't all I did last weekend.
I had a lovely walk to visit Haydn's Pool on a sunny (but chilly) Sunday morning.
Despite the winter weather warnings the 1st of April in Cheshire was fantastic.
I walked alongside Witton Brook... this isn't my normal route but I fancied a change.
Butterflies have been enjoying the last couple of weeks sunshine
I spent quite a bit of time chasing them trying to capture a decent image.
I eventually caught up with this one alongside the stream.... it's a real beauty to see.
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Peacock butterfly (Inachis io)
In my opinion the prettiest butterfly I see on my patch during the spring.
Haydn's Pool looking into the sunlight... the water levels have dropped since it was refilled.
Wading birds are returning... a Redshank was feeding on the main island and a pair of noisy Oystercatchers (birds that have bred at Haydn's Pool for a few years) were making their presence felt.
I saw this Mistle Thrush as I wandered home.
It's larger than the Song Thrush I recently shared singing.
The wonderful weather we were having (the third hottest March on record) has been replaced by a return to winter.... cooler temperatures...snow on the high ground and strong winds.
the sun glistening off the water is pretty. as is that peacock!
ReplyDeleteThat Peacock butterfly is beautiful! Looks like you had a great day for a walk!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Particularly love the butterflies.
ReplyDeletewonderful shots. I have not seen any Peacocks yet, nice to see yours.
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ReplyDeleteYour Photos...such variety...and such beauty in every one of them...
I'm delighted!
Thank YOU!
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Beautiful post Andrew! The butterfly, the pond, the flowers, the bird. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us with you!
ReplyDelete(And thanks for the grey skies you sent over! ;-))
Good sunday for walking, full of beautiful things.
ReplyDeleteSome lovely shots there Andrew. I wouldnt like to have done that walk today, i guess its pretty chilly up with you today?
ReplyDeletei like the view and the grasses in the first photo and the last one of the yellow flowers is so cheery
ReplyDeletegreat encounters!
ReplyDeletethanks for both the lovely walk and for the beautiful pictures.
those are fantastic sights, i particularly love the butterflies.
Good to hear the weather didn't muck up your weekend outings Drew. The butterfly is brilliant, and I love the bright, perky nature of the Mistle Thrush. Does it get its name from mistletoe I wonder, does mistletoe grow on trees over there?
ReplyDeleteoh my, i love the bright orange butterfly and pretty yellow in the last picture.
ReplyDeletei just returned from a beautiful walk at the beach, the weather has been crazy here, super warm!!
The Peacock butterfly is stunning. I've not ever seen one before.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! I especially love the first one, of the brook.
ReplyDeleteI adore your Thrush. It looks much like the one here in the States.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you Andrew!
Beautiful shots, those butterflies are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAndrew, that first image should be frames and on your wall - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Fantastic landscape! The Peacock is gorgeous, Andrew. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteI was going to stop on your Pigeon post which is very neat, and then I saw this post! Wow, that opening image is a breath taking scene, and it looks like you had a wonderful walk about, from the butterflies to the spring blossoms and the sweet Thrush...very nice post!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter season Andrew~
Wandering with you and your camera.
ReplyDeleteShooting so well and capturing this beautiful world of nature!
Thank you for sharing!!!
just stopping by to say hi and thanks for the follow:)
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wish you a great day!
Great photos. Butterflies are amazing.
ReplyDeleteGreetings.
Beautiful walk! The peacock is one of the prettiest butterflies I've EVER seen (even virtually)...we see quite a few varieties here but I've never seen one quite that bright.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous butterfly!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely walk!
ReplyDeleteThe symmetry in butterflies always amazes me. This one is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful photo of the peacock butterfly. How marvelous you caught it with wings outstretched like that.
ReplyDeleteYour butterfly is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI don't believe that I have ever seen a Peacock Butterfly. It is so lovely. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy these cyber walks even though we are across the mighty ocean.
ReplyDeleteJoyce M
Your Mistle Thrush has mee all excited and on the hunt for your singing Song Thrush. We had them nesting in our garden in Melbourne but after moving to Adelaide 41 years ago, I have not heard one and have sorely missed them.
ReplyDeleteThat butterfly is absolutely amazing - terrific shot! I can just see myself chasing it - it would be comical, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful series of pictures and the butterfly is lovely!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a flashy butterfly!
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