{"id":1732,"date":"2014-07-14T10:59:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-14T10:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/?p=1732"},"modified":"2014-08-30T19:37:08","modified_gmt":"2014-08-30T19:37:08","slug":"dragons-and-peacocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/?p=1732","title":{"rendered":"Dragons and Peacocks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Broad-bodied<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The unmistakeable, male Keeled Skimmer catching the morning sunshine at Higher Hyde Heath. Aggressive and strongly territorial eventually I managed to approach it without spooking it. Fortunately in common with many other insects they do have a tendency to return to a favourite spots for sunbathing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"A<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A fresh Peacock butterfly – again sunbathing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Keeled<\/a><\/td>\n\"Keeled<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keeled Skimmer. If you select the photo it should take you to a closer view of the compound eyes.<\/td>\nKeeled Skimmer (female) \u00a0\u2013 a very good day for sunbathing!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Common<\/a><\/td>\n\"Common<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Common Lizard.
\nIn addition to this adult great to see a few very dark young ones.<\/td>\n		With patience even during an unusually warm morning common lizards can be approached quite closely. Just avoid sudden movements and creating a shadow.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
\"Large<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large Skipper nectaring on Bramble.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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