Photos from the morning dog walk, after a night of heavy rain. The streams were overflowing and the mud and leaves had washed into ridges with the force of water running down the paths. Rain seems to be more biblical these days. Not so much the drizzle and light showers, more downpours. Of course, now that the flooding has reached Knightsbridge I'm sure they'll sort it all out. Later on I was sat at the dining table working and a butterfly was fluttering around the window outside. Well, okay, I wasn't working, I was looking out of the window. It always amazes me how these delicate creatures with their light dusty wings survive. Where do they hide away to stay safe?
I was reading about purple emperors the other day and all the foul things they love to land on. The stinkier the better it seems. One lady had some stinking bishop cheese to attract them, someone else was trying roadkill and fish paste. Other things were too revolting to mention here, especially after yesterday's post when I feel I dragged the level a little lower than usual. I have to say though, that the dog would definitely eat all of the purple emperor's favourite things.
We've had a fair bit of rain too - so like you, our little rivers and streams running through our village were briefly raging torrents, fortunately they have calmed down this evening. I didn't know that about purple emperors and their eating habits - I've learnt something new!
ReplyDeleteNo purple emperors here sadly so I don’t have to worry about stinky stuff! Always amazed how some butterflies like peacocks overwinter. Usually in a nice log pile. Keep your eyes open :) B x
ReplyDeleteI think you got the rain before we did, it was torrential here early evening and through the night but it's bright and sunny today although very windy. I can see it's going to be a muddy affair when we take Archie out later. I haven't seen many butterflies this year, there seems to be years when they're in short supply, perhaps it's something to do with the weather.
ReplyDeleteWe have had some heavy downpours too. There are leaves everywhere now from the trees. Autumn is here.
ReplyDeleteIt looks very muddy in that first picture. A few butterflies hibernate but most will die sadly. Your last paragraph had my nose twitching. xx
ReplyDeleteFascinating about the purple emperor! Just returned from Cornwall and we were amazed by the number of butterflies that didn't seem to mind being buffeted about by extreme coastal winds. They must be tougher than they look. xx
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