Though yesterday’s weren’t my first butterfly sightings of the year (I’ve seen two different species fly rapidly past in recent weeks but haven’t managed photos), they were simply splendid. A walk around Cardiff’s Grangemoor Park produced five (!) Brimstones and, though most were patrolling their chosen territories at speed, I waited patiently for one to stop for a rest and managed to get close enough to get some good images. I can’t tell you how truly wonderful it feels to be sharing my air space with butterflies again. They are such magical creatures!
lucky you, I only managed two in a day a few days ago, on a sunny day.
I was extremely lucky, and smiled all the way home. Let’s home for more sunny days soon. 🙂
I agree, they are magical, I saw my first peacock of the season a few days ago.
Well done on the Peacock. Still waiting on my first of those. 🙂
Your photo does perfect justice to the delicate colours of this wonderful species. I saw my first (and only) Brimstone so far this year on 25 February, but sadly it didn’t hang around for photos. Amazingly my first sighting of any butterfly this year was a Peacock more than a month earlier on 22 January, which is a record for me. Let’s hope the sightings continue,
Thank you kindly. I’m envious of your sightings! We need more sunny days in my part of the world. 🙂
Wow, could almost be a fairy. 🙂
You’re right – they are like fairies flitting around the bushes. Thanks, Shazza. 🙂