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Thursday, August 15, 2024

QUEEN OF SPAIN FRITILLARY-MARTLESHAM WILDS-SUFFOLK

I visited Marlesham Wilds in Suffolk this afternoon, which was a new site for me, hoping to see a Queen of Spain Fritillary butterfly.

Music and melodies for Martlesham Wilds! | Suffolk Wildlife Trust

It took me a good hour to connect with the butterfly, but I was rewarded with stunning views as it flew in front of me and landed. Whatever its origins, it is a beautiful butterfly, and I'm glad I saw it.

(C) David Walsh

(C) David Walsh

(C)James Timms

(C)James Timms