The second part of my latest Parkland walk images.
Grey Herons in grass usually mean they are resting up in the sun or searching for frogs.
Hip berries ripe red.
Another species that, although not in the usual numbers, are a little more conspicuous now.
The Speckled Wood does vary in colour depending on their habitat and the which brood they are (early or late). The male with a wingspan of 47mm is a little smaller than the female at 50mm, although this is not that noticeable. The female does tend to be darker and the male has the much brighter yellow area markings.
Some choose to pitch in the most unusual of places.
Another immature Grey Heron learning the 'Ropes'.
An immature Pied Wagtail searching for insects in the open fields.
The theme of changing seasons is continued here.
A change maybe, but that said there is still plenty of 'Green' to see.















Two sets of excellent images from your latest walk around the parkland Roy.
ReplyDeleteGreat Butterfly images and you've captured perfectly the changing mood of the countryside as it slowly slips from Summer into Autumn...[;o)
Thanks Trevor.
DeleteHey Roy...I love that bug old tree the photo..my Grandson would have a great time giving his Grandmother heart failure climbing it!! : } The large one of the Speckled is a beauty!!
ReplyDeleteThe rose hips are lovely and the same kind here are just about that color. Are the tiny single white roses in clusters when they are in bloom??
It was 57f this morning..the first morning in a couple months since it has been that low ..at least on my thermometer!
Your photos are lovely...I don't want winter to come!!
Grace
Thanks GG. The Dog Rose is pink and loose clusters and the Field Rose is white with much tighter clusters. Starting to get cooler here this week. They both produce hip like berries.
DeleteSorry that was gone before I could correct it. This iPad has predictive text which gets itself in a right mess sometimes. It should have said the Heron is one of my very favourite birds :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan.
ReplyDeleteI love your header photo!! I'm so glad autumn is right around the corner. I'm looking forward to more oranges and reds. I like the butterfly...the head-on shot is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly.
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