Simon Rose

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[Rambling Ray @ray_rambling]

Surprised to find several lovely Rosy-Pink Bee Orchids at Pooley Hall Colliery this week. I've walked past this very spot previously and never seen any. Probably down to being Shy Bloomers, sometimes staying underground for a couple of years @BSBIbotany @wildflower_hour

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

After some waiting and searching in less than perfect conditions, we managed a single Swallowtail at Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk this morning. A little worn but still an impressive butterfly that was well worth the effort. @leannegiraffe

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

Silver-studded Blue from Buxton Heath, Norfolk this afternoon. There were hundreds nectaring on the Bell Heather. @leannegiraffe

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

Razorbill, Bempton Cliffs.

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

I stopped counting Painted Ladies when I got to 100 on my walk between Runswick Bay and Kettleness on the Cleveland Way this morning. There seemed to be one on the path every 20 feet or so. Also had a Yellow Tail caterpillar and a Five-spot Burnet caterpillar.

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

Tree Sparrow foraging amongst the Red Campion and Cow Parsley at Bempton Cliffs.

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

We had a great afternoon yesterday enjoying the spectacle of thousands of nesting seabirds at Bempton Cliffs. After a few hours of searching we were lucky enough to have a close encounter with some obliging Puffins. @leannegiraffe

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

First Small Copper of the Spring on my Hollies transect today. Also had double figure Small Tortoiseshell on my Alvecote transect as well as a bonus Honey Buzzard.

[Alex Berwick @Alex_Berwick]

Villa under Emery.

7th, 4th, 6th, 4th.

European semi final, quarter final, winners.

Two CL qualifications.

Minuscule net spend.

Spent some on wages yes, but miles off some other clubs.

If you don’t think that’s insane, you haven’t got a clue.

UTV.

#avfc

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

The Europa League winners are home 💜

[John McGinn @jmcginn7]

Good morning villains 💜💜 🏆

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

The thirty year wait is over!

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

Meadow Pipit, Cleeve Hill, Gloucestershire.

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

Been and planted some more Dog Violet with @leannegiraffe this evening. We've planted about 50 at the Hollies now this spring.

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

Yesterday at Prestbury Hill, I had a Holly Blue laying on Whitebeam, which I've never seen before.

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

Thousands of Small Blue at Prestbury Hill yesterday, and my first Common Blue, Brown Argus and Small Heath of the year.

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

Many Duke of Burgundy on the wing at Prestbury Hill yesterday afternoon.

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

Marsh Fritillary from yesterday's trip to Prestbury Hill, Gloucestershire.

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

Took my daughter to Prestbury Hill today and she thoroughly enjoyed it. She's inherited one of my old cameras and managed photos of Duke of Burgundy, Small Blue and Marsh Fritillary. She got home and watered our plugs ready for planting for butterflies on the land we help manage.

[Simon Rose @simonrose1982]

A couple of Pearl-bordered Fritillary from the Wyre Forest this morning.