Painted Lady

I had a bad night and didn't wake until half past nine, although I vaguely heard JJ leave for golf around seven thirty.

Washing machine on, a quick breakfast and a few chores before sorting out the washing.  Coat and gloves on, I went to get the bins in, including the neighbours, which I always do, and spotted a butterfly.  Quick dash indoors to fetch my camera and found this Painted Lady scouring the mound for dandelions.  It's very late and the first I've seen this year.  Result.

Camera Club tonight.

I've added an extra of one of the trees, which has basal fungal rot and is coming down tomorrow.  Sad, but we'll be pleased to have the extra sunlight.  It's the third tree from the left and in our neighbour's garden.