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When our road was closed on Sunday, I created a Plan B, just in case I couldn’t get out to do my walk on Monday. That was to take the cross path from our chalet to Eison, then climb around 500m (or 1,600ft) to the Tsalet d’Eison. From there I’d take the track towards L’A Vieille and then the path back down through the woods to Evolène. My only doubt was how much snow there might still be on the north facing slope.

With the weather set fair on Thursday, this was my chosen route. However, as you will see from pictures 25 and 26 there was quite a lot of snow on the return path. So rather than risk soggy wet feet, a slip or, worse still, an avalanche, I returned the same way that I came. Though it worked out pretty well, as the bright sunshine had brought out many more butterflies for me to photograph. 😊

My apologies for so many images, but I hope it gives you a flavour for the abundance and diversity of the flora and fauna I’m privileged to see on these walks (even if I can’t identify them all!)

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  1. blhphotoblog Avatar
    blhphotoblog

    Great set Mike. I had to look up No3 never seen anything like it! No18 is I think water avens. Your new camera seems to be working well, lovely crisp shots!

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      Alittlebitoutoffocus

      Thanks Brian. I was a little puzzled at first by no. 3, but there are quite a few around here. I’m surprised there’s not a more common name for them (maybe there is in French). I am gradually ‘learning’ how to get the best out of my new camera. I’ve only recently discovered 2 or 3 new features. One is a display setting that shows you when the camera is level and pointing straight ahead. (It’s a bit like how I imagine flying a plane might be. It goes green at the edges when it’s level and there’s a line showing you if you are pointing too low or too high). I’m not sure how useful it is but it’s ‘new’!

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      1. blhphotoblog Avatar
        blhphotoblog

        Unidentified hairy hovering thing? It’s a Dark-edged Bee Fly!

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        1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar
          Alittlebitoutoffocus

          Well done and many thanks for identifying that (and the flower)! I’ve never, ever seen one before – here or the UK. I’ll have to look them up. It just hovered around the dandelion oblivious of me and the camera. It only goes to show you never know what you’re going to find and there are surprises around every corner. 😊

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  2. bayphotosbydonna Avatar
    bayphotosbydonna

    A wonderful array of diversity, Mike! So many beautiful shots! I do love looking down your pathways and envision what could be around the corner. 🙂

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      Alittlebitoutoffocus

      Thank you Donna. You’re too kind! I was a bit disappointed to have to turn around, but then the remaining photos would have been of the snow and through the woods, so it worked out quite well in the end. 😊

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