Sunday, 5 August 2012

Girdleness - Sunday 5th August 2012

Girdleness on the Aberdeen coastline can be an amazing place for wildlife.
Over the decades I've been lucky enough to see fin and minke whale and dolphins are regularly seen particularly from  the Torry Battery .
At this time of year it's generally a bit quieter but still plenty to see.
At first glance, Girdleness can appear to be a bit dirty and it's true that you need to look beyond the odd used condom or shopping trolley but, if you are prepared to ignore the muckier bits you will be rewarded.
On a relatively quiet August day we saw the following:


juv. Meadow Pipit



Green Veined White butterfly - very late mating!

Eyebright (Thanks to Harry B)

Green Veined White butterfly

Common Footman


2 comments:

  1. Your wee flower looks like Eyebright and indeed it used to be used (after preparation) as a medication for eyes

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  2. Thanks Harry.

    I meant to check it and forgot all about it.

    Eyebright looks good to me!

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