Friday, 7 April 2017

MOULDON HILL

Finished school early today as final day of term, so had time to visit Moulden Hill country park near Swindon. The lake was extremely quiet, although I did catch a glimpse of some ducklings in the reeds.  A few butterflies about, namely holly blue, several orange tips, brimstone, peacock and small tortoiseshell. 
 a very peaceful lake at Moulden Hill

 mallard with ducklings

small tortoiseshell

orange tip showing patterned underwing

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