It’s now just over a year since Jude and I moved back to the UK and we’re no nearer finding a house of our own. But then when you rent a remote cottage overlooking the Glaslyn Dwyryd estuary (see pic 8) you will perhaps understand why… (The bar has been set extremely high).
Anyway, I’ve mentioned (I think) in a previous post how many buddleia bushes there are dotted around the area and I was bemoaning the fact that the butterflies always seemed to fly by and dismiss those in our garden as ‘same old, same old’. However, I didn’t know that they flowered again in the autumn and for the past few days our biggest bush has been awash with Red Admirals (vanessa atalanta) – sometimes 7 or 8 at a time. I’ve seen other butterflies too, but only managed to capture a Painted Lady (vanessa cardui).
Alittlebitoutoffocus 
And hopefully you’ll stay for many more years!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Ian. It’s looking more and more likely that we will stay in the area. 😀
LikeLike
I didn’t think buddleia flowered twice either but then it’s been a rum ol’ year, noticed one of my native primroses has got a flower on it!
Turned decidedly autumnal over this side the past few days so not many butters about.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Could be the Gulf Stream effect! Temperatures are forecast to be around 15-17 this week, which isn’t bad in my book. And, of course, it feels much warmer when the sun comes out. Just managed to capture a Small White and a Small Tortoiseshell too. I also saw a Speckled Wood yesterday or the day before – it landed on my car tyre. But I had no time to get my phone out before it was off again.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great post Mike
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. It’s been a while since I got my act together!! 😊
LikeLike
One year already…. time flies – wow
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, it only seems like yesterday we were emptying that removal van… But they say time flies when you’re enjoying yourself !! 😊
LikeLike
Beautiful. I love seeing the pollinators at work, although I’m more fond of butterflies than bees.
LikeLike
Thank you Chel for your comment. I prefer butterflies too. But each has their place and I’m sure the bees’ mothers love them dearly, like we do our own. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can see why, Mike!! 😉 I just got a spotting scope last week to play with and your backyard would be perfect for it!! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Donna. We’ve been meaning to get one of those since we arrived. An early Xmas present to ourselves maybe… 🤔
LikeLiked by 1 person
Truly a treat to see your butterflies and buddleia here, Mike. And it’s easy to see why you haven’t bought a house yet when you have such a grand place with incredible open landscapes like this one. wow! What a fun thing for you to discover the buddleias bloomed twice. Cheers to more beautiful discoveries.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Jet. We are certainly very lucky to live in such a beautiful place. Hopefully our new home (when we eventually find it) will be equally wonderful. 🤞🤞😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your view is wonderfully open and looks very interesting – I would be reluctant to give it up. It is good to see the butterflies too 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person