tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post3537145475920822281..comments2023-12-19T05:09:24.485+00:00Comments on kirkstall creatures great and small: Swallowtail at Hickling Broadkirstallcreatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13998154163393757732noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-86037519506453229652012-06-21T20:33:02.741+01:002012-06-21T20:33:02.741+01:00Beautiful pictures Linda, a joy to seeBeautiful pictures Linda, a joy to seeLishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400617466439799290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-45914672340446650682012-06-21T19:03:06.543+01:002012-06-21T19:03:06.543+01:00Hello DW, yes they're a treat to see & I h...Hello DW, yes they're a treat to see & I highly recommend Hickling Broad Nature Reserve, its the second time we've seen Swallowtail there on the two seperate occasions that we've visited.<br /><br />Hello Crystal, thanks, they're stunning to watch, quite a privilege.<br /><br />Hello Roy, I agree, well worth the six hour journey to Norwich from Leeds thanks to traffic disruptions. I'll check out the link, thanks for posting it.<br /><br />Hello Jonny, a lucky duck indeed! Its a smashing part of the country, & Hickling is a nice reserve. <br /><br />Best wishes all, Lindakirstallcreatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998154163393757732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-37369882478415138462012-06-21T00:32:52.516+01:002012-06-21T00:32:52.516+01:00Brilliant. I've been to Norfolk a couple of ti...Brilliant. I've been to Norfolk a couple of times now but never when these fantastic butterflies have been on the wing. You lucky duck. Cracking images also with the Flags adding to the shots.Johnnykinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076909025101532481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-45328021193497401092012-06-20T23:27:38.558+01:002012-06-20T23:27:38.558+01:00Superb images Linda.
Shame that they are restrict...Superb images Linda. <br />Shame that they are restricted to just that area they are an amazing species to watch.<br /><br />Check this link out for the Tuscan version.<br /><br />http://thefenlandwalkercountrysideblog.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/todays-tuscan-views_05.htmlRoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14669756911857727253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-67545884193507140872012-06-20T22:30:21.767+01:002012-06-20T22:30:21.767+01:00Absolutely brilliant photos. I've never seen a...Absolutely brilliant photos. I've never seen a swallowtail. Amazing.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725991262021867082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-33367922990012593022012-06-20T21:03:28.071+01:002012-06-20T21:03:28.071+01:00Amazing photos and how wonderful to see swallowtai...Amazing photos and how wonderful to see swallowtails in England! I have only ever seen them abroad.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-28429437891859919182012-06-20T20:21:18.966+01:002012-06-20T20:21:18.966+01:00Hello Julie, they're a beautiful sight, we wer...Hello Julie, they're a beautiful sight, we were so lucky to see them.<br /><br />Hello Phil, thank you, we would have been happy with the views alone, but its lovely to come away with a few nice pics too.<br /><br />Hello CB, thank you, we found these just after I spoke to you on the phone.<br /><br />Hello Caroline, thanks very much, I highly recommend a trip to Norfolk, there are so many interesting places to visit. That's our second trip to Hickling and on both occasions we've been lucky enough to see the Swallowtails. I'd happily recommend B&B's if you're ever thinking of taking a trip.<br /><br />Hello John, its a princely butterfly isnt it.<br /><br />Hello Warren, ta very much, we were so chuffed just to see them, and even nicer to come away with a few pics ;)<br /><br />Lindakirstallcreatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998154163393757732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-85232182286759287482012-06-20T17:58:32.695+01:002012-06-20T17:58:32.695+01:00Wow! Just look at that - brilliant ! :-)Wow! Just look at that - brilliant ! :-)Warren Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042798315431561018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-22855288463241898602012-06-20T17:44:16.473+01:002012-06-20T17:44:16.473+01:00A magnificent flutter and one I have never seen.A magnificent flutter and one I have never seen.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-8752531751273101502012-06-20T11:37:52.628+01:002012-06-20T11:37:52.628+01:00Gosh Linda - beautiful photos :) I am green with ...Gosh Linda - beautiful photos :) I am green with envy! Top of my list of British species that I would love to see is the Swallowtail! They are such beautiful butterflies.Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-84393254201085465082012-06-19T22:48:28.474+01:002012-06-19T22:48:28.474+01:00Wow! Well doneWow! Well doneCitybirdinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704452288830647078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-15820818515664958242012-06-19T22:24:22.892+01:002012-06-19T22:24:22.892+01:00Love the picture of the swallowtail in flight! A r...Love the picture of the swallowtail in flight! A really unusual image.......Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609107148344256875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-25462962189387863202012-06-19T22:03:10.172+01:002012-06-19T22:03:10.172+01:00Oh joy! Beautiful photographs of stunning swallowt...Oh joy! Beautiful photographs of stunning swallowtail(s)! So very pretty against the Yellow Flag Irises.Julie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08552498284012539176noreply@blogger.com