Friendly Deer.

During a mid-day visit to Bushy Park there were a number of Fallow Deer very close to the pond who were showing particular interest in any person who might have food for them (despite signs that remind the public NOT to feed them).

This provided me with a brief opportunity to get a few images showing the beginnings of their new antler growth.  FAB.

Brimstone.

Despite the lack of wind today and some welcome intermittent sunshine there didn't appear to be many butterflies on the wing. I did however manage to find a Brimstone (Genepteryx rhamni) which in the spring prefers yellow flowers and then in the autumn switches its allegiance to purple flowers.

This is a very long-lived butterfly that is one of the first species to appear after winter hibernation and some individuals live until July, often overlapping the next generation .  FAB.

Goslings at Feeding Time.

During a very brief visit to my local patch yesterday (Epsom Common Pond) the first batch of six young Goslings were out of the water feeding under the watchful eyes of their parents.

 

I always enjoy getting down to their level and never fail to be enthralled by how close the parents will allow me to approach without being warned off.

Time to find a juicy piece of salad for lunch.
 

 The look tells all .... this is my dinner and it's not for sharing!  FAB.

Linking to WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY.