Just a quick visit to Hatfield Forest

Up in Essex and decided to wander through the Forest; it was beautifully cool in amongst the density of the green-leafed trees.

Families of Greylags out on the lake - and hordes of children chasing them!!

Large Skipper... lots of butterflies around today.
(thanks to Maurice for the correct ID!!)

 No idea what this is... not a very good pic unfortunately...
Black  & Yellow Longhorn Beetle (thanks yet again Maurice)

Tortoiseshell

Peacock flutter

and this weekend we're in for a spot of Shakespearean culture... :D