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Red Admiral
I guess there must have been some salts in the earthy canal path that this butterfly was enjoying.

Can't think why else he was there.
Habitat
Rural canal towpath
Location
Govilon, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Date taken
25 July 2017
Scientific name
Vanessa atalanta
Equipment used
Fuji Finepix HS50 Sports Mode Continuous
Supporter
Lovely shot Delia, beautiful colours. They really are spectacular. Yes, I guess it's salt of some kind which attracted this butterfly. (My Mum sometimes calls butterflies "flutter-byes" which seems whimsically appropriate).

And of course, thank you for your nice comment on my latest pic.
 
A superb close up with its wings open Delia. A beautiful butterfly capture, well done.
 

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