I spent 2 hours this afternoon, checking the tree nursery, and Migrant alley for any new arrival of migrants, but it was so hot barely anything was seen at all. The only birds that seemed imune to the hot sun were the numerous Pied Wagtails, again around the paddocks. Butterflies were represented mainly by the Gatekeepers, but there were a few Meadow Browns about.
Later tonight I may go out again, or at least watch the sky over Migrant alley from my bedroom window.
Above: The poor old sheep at migrant alley trying to keep cool at the water trough.
Above: Most of today's butterflies were Gatekeepers
This ''ginger'' caterpillar was crossing the road. Anyone know what it is ?
7 comments:
Warren ,
Not a clue what your caterpillar is.
But , is it 'PC' to describe it as you did ?
Greenie,
I was going to write- ''I saw this queer looking caterpiller'' but that would have been just as bad!
Hi Warren. Can't help with the caterpillar id at the moment, certainly don't think it is a UK butterfly. I'm lucky to only work part time so manage to get most Fridays off, hence some of my morning posts.
Great post..there is something at my blog for you. You may use it if you like.
Hi Warren - the caterpillar is a Ruby Tiger (moth) phragmatobia fulinginosa - great looking beast.
Thanks for the caterpillar ID steve. Another piece of info for me to remember!
Warren: Sometimes it amazes me when people know so much information like caterpillar name.
Loved your butterfly photo.
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