Isn't this rather early?

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Mrs Muggleton

Isn't this rather early?

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21-04-08 14:27

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As I was taking a photo of my pot pig in the front garden (and noting the weeds!) I caught a pic of this beautiful butterfly (a peacock?) sitting on a dandelion. Absolutely beautiful, but I thought these weren't out until about May time?

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21-04-08 14:39

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I've seen the odd butterfly about, Muggs but yes it is a bit early, I think. Lovely shot!

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21-04-08 14:41

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Well snapped Muggs. Very striking pattern in its wings.

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22-04-08 01:27

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I haven't seen any butterflies yet as it's still a bit chilly for them here. A really lovely photograph Muggs.

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22-04-08 09:22

I've seen lots flitting about on my walks with Mac, but never managed to get that close up to one. Lovely piccie Muggs.

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22-04-08 15:38

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Great picture. Peacocks are one of the first butterflies you will see in Spring. They actualy hibernate over winter and pop up in March - April. You'll see them again during July - September. I saw one as early as 25th February but it was rather moth-eaten! Today, being such a lovely sunny warm day I saw several of our early arrivals including a Holly Blue rather suprisingly!

Ooops! a bit big for a tiny butterfly! I shall have to remember to resize my pictures.

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26-04-08 05:54

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What a fabulous shot, Muggs! I hope you enter it in the next contest, cause I think it's a winner for sure!

It does seem early for butterflies though, I agree.