Peacock butterfly

[guardian]

I can't believe it, I saw what I thought was a dead leaf on the grass this morning. As I approached it flew off into the long grass. Then I watched as it opened its wings.

I have never been so excited, it was a peacock butterfly, I've never seen one here before; by here I mean in Lossiemouth, Scotland.

I looked it up to confirm its species and fetched my camera but it had flown away before I could get a picture.

Is this a new addition to the north east of Scotland or have I just not seen them around before?

Guardian.

[goosey]

Hi Guardian I am so pleased for you, as you are obviously so excited. Hopefully next time you'll manage a photo for your own peace of mind I couldn't sy if they are usually found in Scotland but they are there now - happy hunting for more!

[thunder]

Originally Posted by guardian

Is this a new addition to the north east of Scotland or have I just not seen them around before?

Guardian.

Peacocks are not particularly common in your part of Scotland - it may be a new area for them. Butterfly Conservation would probably like to know of the record.

henrya

[guardian]

Hi There again

This time I managed to get a photo, not a very goo done I grant you but I think it's possible to make out the variety of butterfly.
I took the photo this morning in my garden.


Guardian

[Mark Tulley]

Isn't the peacock butterfly magnificent. We see them most years here north of Perth (Coupar Angus), but usually they appear well into the summer.
Do you get orange tips in Lossiemouth ? I saw the first for this year in Dunkeld about a week ago.