A family camping holiday in the foothills of the French Alps gave my quest for insects and small animals a timely...

A family camping holiday in the foothills of the French Alps gave my quest for insects and small animals a timely boost!
Butterflies were literally everywhere with some good species seen, and the campsite and surrounding area was host to many species.

A day in the alps was good for more Butterflies plus some other good sightings.

Highlights from the campsite at Les Abrets:

Long Tailed Blue, Lesser Purple Emperor, Map, Knapweed Fritillary, Clouded Yellow, Small Heath, Red Admiral, Peacock, Swallowtail

Common, and Common Wall Lizard

Orange and 22-Spot Ladybird

Edible Dormouse.

Common, Soprano, and Kuhl's Pipistrelle,
Northern Bat

Birds around the campsite included Golden Oriole, Red-backed Shrike, Lesser-spotted Woodpecker, Pied Flycatcher

Photos: Orange Ladybird, Knapweed Fritillary, Map butterfly, Common Wall Lizard, Small Copper






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