On the final day of our holiday in Oban we went to Glasdrum, a stunning woodland nature reserve
and home to the Chequered Skipper, a rare butterfly in the UK (though I think it's more common in continental Europe). The weather was dull and damp when we started the walk and we didn't expect to see the butterfly. However, just 10 meters or so away from the information board telling us to look out for Chequered Skippers, we were incredibly lucky to see this:
There are also wonderful views from the high points of the reserve
There's plenty of insect life to find. I was pleased to be able to get a decent photo of this Scorpion fly, one of a group of about five that were fluttering around this birch tree.
4 comments:
Pretty butterfly image! Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.
It is amazing that you managed to spot the rare Chequered Skipper just ten meters from the information sign, especially with the weather starting out so dull and damp! Finding a tiny, beautifully patterned butterfly like that so easily must have felt like a total jackpot moment on the final day of your holiday. The woodland scenery looks gorgeous with all those fast-flowing streams and high-point views, and that is a fantastic, crisp shot of the Scorpion fly too. It sounds like a bit of a steep climb in places, but getting to see such unique insect life made the effort completely worth it.
Thanks Eileen! Have a lovely day!
Thanks Melody! Yes it's a steep climb in places, but well worth it for the wonderful views, beautiful woodland and the insects, particularly the Chequered Skipper.
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