One of my favourite things to do to relax is go somewhere with with my camera, and see what wildlife I can find. Here are some of my favourites from the summer.
Pyramid Orchid – it seems to have been a good year for these beautiful orchids.
Dark-green fritillary butterful likes flower rich coastal habitats which is exactly where I spotted this beauty, near Ross in Co Mayo.
Also at the coast but this time at Cross beach in Belmullet this amazing see-through and pink jellyfish. Haven’t identified this one yet so open to suggestions.
Something else I haven’t identified yet is this (wet) hairy caterpillar!
Of course I have to add a bumblebee (white tailed) – this one feeding on ragworth, hence all the yellow pollen on it’s body.
Inspired by this week Lens-Artist Photo Challenge – taking a break
Oh – these are all beauties worth taking a break for! Lovely shots, and my favorite is the powdery bumble bee. I wonder what that caterpillar might be though…
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I will find out:)
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Good!
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So pretty! Mother Nature at her finest!
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She certainly knows how to impress
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As always fabulous pics xx
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Thank you Miranda:)
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Wonderful, feel-good photos!
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Thank you Eliza.
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Such a good idea to take a break like this and weren’t you rewarded with the wildlife you found.
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I was just:)
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Absolutely fabulous, I love the caterpillar with his bubbles!
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Thank you. He was kind of cute alright
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Love the shape of the pyramid orchid and then attention diverted to your fluffy, dusty bumble bee..
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Orchids are such pretty flowers
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So beautiful! The caterpillar with the waterdrops is incredible, MM!
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Glad you like it AmyđŸ™‚
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Amazing pictures – that caterpillar image should win a prize!
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He does seem to be a favourite đŸ™‚
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So beautiful, everyone of your photos. Yes a lush summer it has been in nature so far.
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Thank you. I am getting a hint of autumn already
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Yes it is there for sure. The last two days heavy rain and even a much enjoyed and rare thunderstorm.
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Wow! Great photos.
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Thank you.
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