A Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus), a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae that is commonly found in England and Wales, but less common in Scotland. Taken near Preston Mill in East Linton, East Lothian.
12 August 2023
Hedgerow Crane's-Bill, East Linton
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East Lothian
Hedgerow Crane's-Bill (Geranium pyrenaicum), a plant in the family Geraniaceae, is a perennial plant that can be found in meadows, fields, hedgerows and wastelands. It is a common plant in the UK, most often found in England and Wales. Taken near Preston Mill in East Linton, East Lothian.
12 August 2023
Holly Blue, East Linton
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East Lothian
A Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus), from family Lycaenidae, resting on some Common Ivy (Hedera helix) - family Araliaceae - near Preston Mill, East Linton, East Lothian
12 August 2023
Great Willowherb, East Linton
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East Lothian
Great Willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum), a plant in the family Onagraceae, is found in wet areas such as riversides and swampy grasslands and grows to be tall. They flower from July to August, and are common in England and Wales but less common in Scotland. Taken near Preston Mill in East Linton, East Lothian.
12 August 2023
Comma, East Linton
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East Lothian
A Comma (Polygonia c-album) is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. The edges of the butterfly's wings are shaped to disguise hibernating butterflies from predators by imitating dead leaves. Whilst being common and widespread in England and Wales, it is quite rare to spot one in Scotland. Taken near Preston Mill in East Linton, East Lothian.
12 August 2023
Comma, East Linton
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East Lothian
A Comma (Polygonia c-album) is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. The edges of the butterfly's wings are shaped to disguise hibernating butterflies from predators by imitating dead leaves. Whilst being common and widespread in England and Wales, it is quite rare to spot one in Scotland. Taken near Preston Mill in East Linton, East Lothian.
12 August 2023
Hedgerow Crane's-Bill, East Linton
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East Lothian
Hedgerow Crane's-Bill (Geranium pyrenaicum), a plant in the family Geraniaceae, is a perennial plant that can be found in meadows, fields, hedgerows and wastelands. It is a common plant in the UK, most often found in England and Wales. Taken near Preston Mill in East Linton, East Lothian.
12 August 2023
Hedgerow Crane's-Bill, East Linton
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340
East Lothian
Hedgerow Crane's-Bill (Geranium pyrenaicum), a plant in the family Geraniaceae, is a perennial plant that can be found in meadows, fields, hedgerows and wastelands. It is a common plant in the UK, most often found in England and Wales. Taken near Preston Mill in East Linton, East Lothian.
12 August 2023
Phantassie Doocot, East Linton
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East Lothian
Phantassie Doocot is found near the site of Preston Mill. It was built in the 16th century to house and breed up to 500 domesticated pigeons. The word doocot is the Scots word for dovecote. The pigeons were kept for a food source as well as their eggs. Taken at Preston Mill in East Linton, East Lothian.
