Phew! Its's too hot even for birds

Temperature reached 35 degrees today and so staying in shade and relaxing was the order of the day for us and wildlife.

Butterflies were an exception and I was delighted amongst others to note two Southern White Admirals gliding through the garden.

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Southern White Admiral

In late afternoon I drove up to the higher meadows at Bois Bas.  I noted more Bee-eaters on the way and family groups of Kestrels, Stonechats and much appreciated Red-backed Shrikes.  A Cirl Bunting was still in full song.




Female Red-backed Shrike


Back home the Rock Sparrows gathered again before roost.