The sunshine on Sunday February 22nd inspired amazing photographer Roy Lowry to make his first trip of the year to New Ferry Butterfly Park. Throughout most the year he makes weekly visits to record on camera any animals and plants that he sees. This creates a wonderful visual record for the Butterfly Park and is a source of lots of Facebook posts.
Roy reported “Despite the sunshine, there wasn’t much activity. Sadly, the big surprise of the day - a male brimstone - avoided my lens, flying around for five minutes before vanishing into the gardens”.
However, he did manage to photograph some insects and flowers.
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| A very dopey tree bumblebee trying to warm up |
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A common wasp queen, also feeling the chill and trying to get warm in the sunshine |
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| 7-spot ladybirds. These were everywhere with no other ladybird species in sight. |
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| A bluebottle |
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| Winter heliotrope |
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| Common field-speedwell |
Common field-speedwell and winter heliotrope made up about 75% of the available nectar sources in the park. There were very few primroses, no celandines and the marsh marigolds were way off flowering.
We're sure that warmer weather will provide more subjects for Roy to aim his camera at.
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