Long July Evenings
Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) – Lynchcombe, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_1774
July is time to forget politics and enjoy a sun soaked evening strolling slowly through the warm Somerset countryside.
Early summer morning at Blackmoor – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3441
There are so many beautiful places to walk, but my favourites are the grassland nature reserves on the top of Mendip Hill plateau.
White and Red Campion – Blackmoor, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3741
A sea or golden grass, flowers and butterflies.
Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) – Blackmoor, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3590
The sun seems to hang in the sky not wanting to set. It’s golden light warming the grasslands.
Early summer morning at Blackmoor – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3456
The best time to see the lumps and dumps of the ancient Mendip landscape.
Early summer morning at Blackmoor – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3311H
In every corner there are butterflies to watch.
Dark Green Fritillary (Speyeria aglaja) – Blackmoor, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_2546
Whether they are the rare dark green fritillary or the common brown it does not matter.
Dark Green Fritillary (Speyeria aglaja) – Blackmoor, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_4681
Or a dash of soft blue on Draycott Sleights.
Chalkhill Blue (Polyommatus coridon) – Draycott Sleights, Somerset, UK. ID JB4_7322
So draw yourself away from politics and head up to Cooks Fields, Draycott Sleights, Blackmoor or Ubley Warren amongst many other fabulous locations.
Ubley Warren and Blackmoor – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_2059
And finally…
Take a deep breath, relax and enjoy the sun set.
Sunset Gateway – Cooks Fields, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID BR53417
