Bowood

27-06-2024

Purple Emperor (1)

Speckled Wood (2)

Meadow Brown (6)

 I was thrilled to come across this Purple Emperor feeding right beside a track. I've been a regular visitor to Bowood for many years, but have never seen one here before. He was very restless, almost landing on my boot a couple of times. Shame his purple sheen wasn't more visible for photography, but what a treat to see him!

Joanna Hutchinson