We took a trip to Butterfly world at St Albans as a treat for Sophie as she loves butterflies and anything nature related, it was a grey day and mid week and the afternoon which was just brilliant as it was not crowed at all in fact we didn't really bump into anyone for most of the day, but there was 20 acres of meadows and grounds to walk about.
As soon as we got inside the venue we headed straight for the Tropical hot house of the most beautiful butterflies.
Sophie was amazed and delighted to be dive bombed by huge butterflies that as they fluttered by your head you could hear their wings beating.
There were about 20 different species of butterflies all dancing about as if they were doing ballet in the air
The hot house was a hive of sexual tension as males chased females and in secluded spots on leaves and branches pairs of butterflies had paired up and were mating and the evidence of the eggs were laying on the leaves for all to see.
With sexually charged butterflies and leaves full of eggs next comes alien looking caterpillars here are two and their heads are really stunning to look at.
Dis-closer this is not a paid or sponsored post just a place we visited and really liked and thought was great value for money.
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Amazing pictures! I find caterpillars facsinating, and like to see them in all their shapes and sizes. The wonder on your daughter's face is gorgeous, too #whatsthestory?
Wowzers what amazing photos - not an easy task with butterflies either! What a great place, it looks like you had the best time. I was grinning when I read this post as I have one of those owl butterflies on my welcome page. Thank you for joining in with #whatsthestory
Stunning pictures! I have a rather strange but acute fear of caterpillars though so I would have to view them from afar! :D
ReplyDeleteSorry didn't mean scare you hope the butterflies make up for it
DeleteAmazing pictures! I find caterpillars facsinating, and like to see them in all their shapes and sizes. The wonder on your daughter's face is gorgeous, too #whatsthestory?
ReplyDeletethese caterpillars are really unusual looking there heads look very alien
DeleteWowzers what amazing photos - not an easy task with butterflies either! What a great place, it looks like you had the best time. I was grinning when I read this post as I have one of those owl butterflies on my welcome page. Thank you for joining in with #whatsthestory
ReplyDeleteyour right you just get lined up for the shot and the buggers flutter off
DeleteGreat photos, just our kind of day out - big butterfly fans here #whatsthestory
ReplyDeletethey are really pretty arnt they
Deletefantastic pics - maybe I should take big man - he may think this is where his butterflies have gone!
ReplyDeleteIts a great place to go
DeleteI love the look of wonderment on Sophie face when she's face to face with one of the butterflies. Your photos are really beautiful by the way.
ReplyDeleteShe loves buetterflies, i think it is the subject that makes the photos nice
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