So its that time of the year when I poke my head out of the den and venture forth to survey the lands, and take photos of things that flutter and scurry by...
Battered Peacock butterfly
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Spotted heath orchid, bit early for flowers
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These longhorn beetles kept landing on me
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And a dragonfly Ive not encountered yet, so no idea what species it is!
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