Butterflies In Autumn
I know it may seem like I’m rubbing it in, but I promise you I’m not (not intentionally anyway!) But our autumn is very much like a second spring. With the hills and fields taking on a greenness they haven’t had all summer. There are a few wildflowers showing their pretty heads and up in the hills, and there seems to be an abundance of butterflies.
I have never noticed so may butterflies in autumn before, maybe it’s the weather or maybe I’ve been walking around with my eyes closed (it’s probably the latter!). But this year I’ve seen plenty and not all of them are of the same species. I am no butterfly expert, but I can see they aren’t all the same and some are even getting jiggy with it!
Anyway, needless to say, I have been trying to photograph some butterflies in autumn, and with little success. They are just as tricky to photograph as they were in spring (I thought they may start to slow down now).
I have managed to capture one butterfly with my camera though and although it isn’t the best photo. I am just so pleased to have managed to get it, I thought I’d share it as My Sunday Photo!
My Sunday Photo
I am no expert, but my research says that this butterfly is known as the Painted Lady. Which makes her sound rather elegant, don’t you think? Now here’s a thought… Are the males known as Painted Gentlemen?
Have you seen a butterfly recently or do they disappear as soon as the weather cools?
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