We had a lovely walk yesterday, starting off with walking around Wester Craiglockart Hill
and then walking alongside Easter Craiglockart Hill to Craiglockart Pond, where we watched the Mute Swan family.
The marshy area near the pond is looking lovely at the moment, filled with the pink and purple flowers of Hairy Willowherb (most of the flowers in the photo below) and Rosebay Willowherb (the flowers in the lower left-hand corner of the photo below)
We were delighted to see this Holly Blue Butterfly, laying her eggs on an Ivy plant (Ivy is, alongside Holly, a very popular plat for this butterfly to lay on)
and we were impressed by this spider, an orb weaving spider of some sort, but we've failed to find out what species it is. If you can identify it, please let me know in the comments!
It sounds like you had a delightful day exploring nature! The vibrant flowers and butterfly sightings add a special touch to your walk. I love the detail about the Holly Blue Butterfly and its choice of Ivy for laying eggs. As for the spider, it’s fascinating to see the diversity of wildlife in your area. Wishing you many more lovely nature walks. Have a wonderful week ahead!
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It sounds like a delightful and picturesque walk! The blend of vibrant flowers, the Mute Swan family, and the Holly Blue Butterfly must have made for a memorable outing. Wishing you many more lovely nature experiences this week! Check out my new style post: (https://www.melodyjacob.com/2024/08/uoozee-church-outfit-review.html). Thank you!
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