Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Another sign of spring

Small Tortoiseshell

We had a fine spring day yesterday. Around 13C. With a lot of sunshine. I have now chased down my first butterfly of the year. A Small Tortoiseshell.
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14 comments:

  1. MoTuesday, March 13, 2012

    A Norway I didn't see! I have updated today's post since you visited, see how cold it was with the addition.

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  2. JulieTuesday, March 13, 2012

    A lovely looking flutterby, Steffe. I have a large B & W one who susses out my garden but only lands rarely. He is looking for a place to plant his seeds, and I would prefer them NOT to be in my garden. The photograph is secondary to that.

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  3. SharonTuesday, March 13, 2012

    It's a beauty!

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  4. JudyTuesday, March 13, 2012

    The first butterfly is a such a happy sight. I hope there are things blooming so it will have something to eat.

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoTuesday, March 13, 2012

    Wonderfully shown Steffe, it's a beauty

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  6. Luis GomezTuesday, March 13, 2012

    Awesome!

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  7. Stefan JanssonTuesday, March 13, 2012

    Well, I spotted the first crocus on the lawn at home last week. This morning I counted 19.

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  8. KayTuesday, March 13, 2012

    Next Monday is supposed to be the first day of spring. It's not a moment too soon, in my opinion, and I hope that we will soon be seeing butterflies and crocuses.

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  9. ALWednesday, March 14, 2012

    Is this butterfly going to get caught out with a late cold blast or is winter over for you now? great pic Steffe...I never do very well with butterfly pics as they just don't stop still long enough!

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  10. RedPatWednesday, March 14, 2012

    It's a beauty! As Sharon & Grace said.

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  11. Grace | employment postersWednesday, March 14, 2012

    You are really excited for Spring to come aren't you? You've chased for signs everywhere. This butterfly is beautiful!

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  12. Stefan JanssonWednesday, March 14, 2012

    That could happen Al.It's early days still. It was a cold morning today. And it's only 3C as I'm typing this.

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  13. AnonymousWednesday, March 14, 2012

    Amazing colours, great shot!

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  14. JKThursday, March 15, 2012

    Nice. No butterflies here yet.

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