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Sunday 5 June 2011

In search of Banded Demoiselles

A friend sent me a invite text on Saturday morning so I started out to Bushy Park. We were in search of Banded Demoiselles.

On the way through the "wildwoods" (my name) a Wren popped up on top of a branch. I hadn't set the camera up so just a pot-shot!


My first Small Skipper

And dozens of these caterpillars which, I think, are those of the Peacock Butterfly.


We'd spent sometime in searching for the Demoiselles and as the sun got warmer they started to appear.

Female.


Male
Female
Male

A "couple" of damselflies..


Having found they were about in the anticipated spot, and following a welcome cuppa, we headed off to London Wetland Centre.

Birds of Prey were being flown on Saturday and a Barn Owl was the star not long after we arrived.


The Wildflower Meadow is full of Marsh Orchids at the moment making a very pretty sight.



And with that I had to head off so I didn't get out onto the reserve which was a shame.
But a good day in good company. Thanks R.

And today? well it's raining which is quite welcome for the gardens etc.

5 comments:

Roy said...

Hey Tricia, that is one special Barn Owl shot.

holdingmoments said...

Great capture of the Barn Owl Tricia.
The Marsh Orchids make a spectacular display.

Amila said...

Nice blend of creatures,so well taken!

kirstallcreatures said...

Lovely to see that you caught up with the Banded Demoiselles. I saw my first ones this weekend on the banks of the River Aire in Leeds. Linda

Anonymous said...

Hi Tricia

Once again lovely pics, especially the wren.

I think the skipper is a Large Skipper and the damselflies are large red.

Cheers

Maurice

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