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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Peacock on thistle 2011

This is at certain times the common large butterfly, particularly around the tool store.

There has recently been a big crop of thistles at the back, and quite a few nettles.  Some of the work party think that the thistles are a nuisance and a possible invasive plant, and occasionally they get scythed before I can complain.

They provide a goodly amount of seed in the autumn for the Goldfinch, particularly if the neighbours are not feeding them niger seed.

martin

( previously published photo)







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