Wood Anemones

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) – Park Wood, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6460

Park Wood

Easily my favourite place for wood anemones.  Park Wood is just outside Wells.  If you are looking for somewhere to park then the nearby Morrison provides 3 hours for free – more than enough for this little wood.

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) – Park Wood, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6021

A green sea of white stars every spring.

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) – Park Wood, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6524

My visit was after work so there were some good opportunities for back-lighting.

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) – Park Wood, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_5897

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) – Park Wood, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_5980

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) – Park Wood, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6377

Even at this time of year you need to spend time looking for the best, and taller, individuals.

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) – Park Wood, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6589

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) – Park Wood, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_5813

And Finally…
This peacock butterfly was also out enjoying the wood.

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) – Wells, Nr Park Wood, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6107

Strangely, its favourite spot was sitting on the nearby dog waste bin.  I guess collected the warmth of the sun – and maybe still had some internal heat sources.

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) on a Dog Poo Bin – Wells, Nr Park Wood, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_6085

Sadly, an orange-tip butterfly did not want to be photographed.  It preferred to rest high up in the trees.