Monday, June 13, 2016
Some butterflies at last! A walk up to the Inverkirkaig Falls near Lochinver was cheered by half a dozen small pearl-bordered fritillaries in the heather.
Something had to cheer us, given the masses of midges around on this warm, absolutely still day. We heard a cuckoo and a blackcap, and saw several willow warblers and a blue tit. Another of the fritillaries was seen by the side of Loch Assynt on the way home, together with a small heath butterfly.
Apparently these butterflies are known for almost always keeping their wings folded when settled. A beautiful golden-ringed dragonfly was patrolling the air space nearby.
// posted by Christine @ 3:13 PM 
