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Behold - the Glanville Fritillary!! 🤩 What a splendid rare beast. #nature #butterfly #photography

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Small Blue butterfly on Kidney Vetch, in Queen Mary's Park, Carshalton. I've seen this species in the neighbourhood, but this is the first sighting in this park <3 #nature #photography #butterfly

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Pied Wagtail on Sutton Community Farm. #bird #birds #photography

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Hello my raucous fine feathered friend. Jay in Queen Mary's Woodland Carshalton. #bird #birds #photography

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A rare and special day indeed. 12 different species of butterfly and a Spitfire! I got some amazing photos on this wonderful walk. Enjoy! www.dougshawart.com/blog/a-rare-and-special-day #nature #butterflies #photography

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'OK, so we've both spotted each other, now what?' Grasshopper on Chapel Bank, London Borough of Croydon. #insect #nature #photography

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A sparrow hawk - female I think? We spent a few minutes in each other's company before the bird got bored and headed off. #bird #birds #photography

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Lesser Stag Beetle - photographed in Queen Mary's Park, Carshalton. #insect #nature #photography

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Lesser Stag Beetle - photographed in Queen Mary's Park, Carshalton. #insect #nature #photography

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Wandering and Wondering On a cloudy day in May - 20 people joined me for a local nature walk. It was an interesting and enjoyable experience - one I hope to repeat. If you fancy learning more - read on. www.dougshawart.com/blog/wandering-and-wondering #nature #photography #birds

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Camera Shy? There's something about me and Jays. They're stunning looking birds - very skittish around me though. I've yet to get a really good photo of one 🤣😬 Is there a particular bird that evades you? #bird #birds #photography

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Inspired by local nature. Grey Wagtail Bright yellow Golden song Composed In summer's bright hour When green are the meadows And the river flows Watercolour and collage on 300gsm A4 paper. #art #collage #birds #bird #greywagtail

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Common Blue and Brown Argus - at first glance it is tricky to tell the difference. #photography #nature #butterfly

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For any local artful types - here is news about tomorrow night's paint and poetry mash up, and June's Art In The Sun, focusing on The River Wandle. Why not join us - ticket info etc all available via the link. Cheers! #artsandculture #Carshalton mailchi.mp/18d45fd4ee02...

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Stealth mode engaged! Kevin crept slowly along the railing, keen to avoid detection. With such bold plumage, his endeavours proved somewhat futile. Grey wagtail on Wilderness Island, Carshalton. #bird #birds #photography

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'Yeah, so I thought I'd start growing a beard. It's early days, but what do you think? Not bad so far eh?' Long tailed tit in Queen Mary's Park. #bird #birds #photography

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A handful of poppies bask in the sun by the edge of a field. A chaffinch calls from the neighbouring tree, and a great spotted woodpecker flies, bobbing overhead. #nature #poppy #photography

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Check out Uta’s mirrored photography it’s great!

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Spotted this pair of damselflies mating on the wing, then they rested in this hedge. Kinda like the ‘heart’ 💚 shape they make together. #photography #insect #nature #iphone

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For the third year running, Clarence forgot to bring the snail opener to the company picnic, and had to resort to diy extraction methods once again. At this rate it'll take days to feed everyone! #bird #birds #photography #songthrush

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And on some days it was as if diamonds and jewels were falling from the skies. <3 Brown Argus in Wellfield Plantation. Common Blue in Queen Mary's Park. Nature on your doorstep. #photography #butterfly

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Male and female Orange Tip butterflies at rest in Queen Mary’s Park. Chuffed to spot these yesterday afternoon 🤩 #butterfly #photography

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Damselfly in the garden - not a common sight, but lovely. Large Red, I think? #damselfly #photography

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What did you get up to last night? Me...? 😀 Going fairly slowly today mind you!

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Rose Chafer on the laundry 🤩 A striking beauty. #nature #insect #photography

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Common Blue on Birds Foot Trefoil - posing beautifully. Wellfield Plantation. #photography #butterfly

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Yeah Baby!! 🤩

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Good morning!! And the winner of bushiest tail 2025 goes to... #fox #photography

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Broad Bodied Chaser in Queen Mary's Park - wow these thnigs can move! #dragonfly #photography

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We saw Annie DiRusso play her first London gig at Omeara last night. She was ace. Small venues are where the magic begins ♥️

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