Foxley Wood provided something for everyone yesterday – my first (second and third) butterfly spot of the year, some sunshine for Mark and many muddy puddles (and the odd stick) for Freya.
I was so excited to see butterflies again. As well as the comma we also saw a peacock and lots of very vibrant brimstones, which looked like they were glowing they were so bright (not a single one would stop for a photo).
Luckily this beetle was happy to pose.
Best afternoon ever!
I hope you’ve all had a fun week. To see what other people have submitted to the fantastic My Sunday Photo link up please click on the camera below.
Also, please pop back tomorrow when the award winning author Jane Davis takes part in my Behind The Book series.
After The Rain 
Yes, okay, your butterfly images definitely beat mine! It’s wonderful to see them out again isn’t it? Love the reflection as Freya plays in the puddle also.
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No, that’s not true. Your photo is lovely, I love that the wings almost look like they are glowing 🙂
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Hi Tara, it’s about time the weather started to improve for you. Not one, but two butterfly photos! You must have been quick. Muddy puddles were made for wading through and Freya looks like she is totally absorbed in doing just that.
xx
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I think I spoke too soon, Debbie. It’s been miserable all day here and it looks set to continue – just as we are going away for the week.
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Oh my goodness, those are some seriously muddy puddles! I haven’t seen any butterflies yet, but I have seen a few bumble bees this year.
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There were some huge bees in the woods too. Hope you see your first butterfly soon.
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What gorgeous wildlife – and I love that puddle photo! It looks very muddy 🙂 #MySundayPhoto
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It really was! Thank goodness for wet weather gear 🙂
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Beautiful butterflies! Love the reflection of Freya with her stick and muddy puddle. Weekday a brilliant day out.
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Thank you. It was such a lovely afternoon. Definitely in my happy place.
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Beautiful photos.
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Thank you 🙂
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I haven’t seen any butterflies yet but mud we have in abundance!
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Hopefully there will be more butterflies and less mud soon.
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Looks like a great, fun spring adventure!
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It really was 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
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It looks like a fabulous day and your photos are beautiful. What gorgeous butterflies, I’ve yet to see one yet, I guess I should get out more 🙂
#mysundayphoto
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Hopefully won’t be too long before you see one (or three).
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What beautiful outdoor fun photos. There is so much mud around. These are fun though x
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Thank you, yes SOOOO much mud. Good job one of us likes it 🙂
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It’s as if you’ve captured spring fully waking up. You’ve shot the beetle and butterfly so well!
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Thank you. I rescued the beetle from certain death too 🙂
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Such lovely butterfly captures, we saw a peacock butterfly yesterday too. Love the puddle splashing, it does sum up this past month!
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Isn’t it lovely to have them about again?
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It looks like you’ve had a wonderful day exploring and getting fresh air
Thank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
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Thanks for hosting, Darren.
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Another awesome adventure and the mucky mud! Spring is here! Is it spring over there?
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Love a bit of honest mud – the colours are great, good to see them appearing after such a long dull winter!
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fantastic photos, Tara!
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