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a Clouded yellow summer, British butterflies, butterfly, Clouded yellow, Colias croceus, migrant butterfly
Since I spotted my first Clouded yellow butterfly in mid June I’ve seen many more – more, in fact, than I’ve ever seen before.
During a wander around Cosmeston Lakes Country Park on 19 July I saw 8, and I didn’t walk every possible path so I’m sure there were more than that total.
Five days later, on 24 July, at the same location, I counted 11.
And, during almost every one of my daily walks since then, both at Cosmeston and at other locations, I’ve seen at least 1 Clouded yellow.
Their golden presence in our local fields might well be the only positive thing about this summer of record-breaking temperatures, continuing heatwaves (our fifth of the year is forecast for this coming week), and now, officially, drought conditions.
You’ve done well. I’ve not seen one this year.
Sorry to hear that. Perhaps you and Mrs P need a trip to the southern shores, though perhaps after the heatwave. 🙂
Sounds good, but for now we’re in hiding…the heatwave is really getting us down!
You and me both! Stay cool. 🙂
Fantastic images of beautiful creatures. Sad to say, I’ve never seen a one of them.
Thanks very much. Such a shame you’ve not seen one – perhaps a trip south next summer?
I love these <3
Thanks. They are stunning butterflies. 🙂
We’ve ben spotting these butterflies in Devon too – and don’t recall ever noticing them in previous years which makes it more special.
However, I have completely failed to get a photo of one with wings open (in flight) they are far too speedy!
stay cool 🙂
I’m glad you’re enjoying them too. I have also failed to get anything other than very blurry open-wing shots. 🙂