Devon - Butterflies and Otters

A few of the beautiful butterflies we saw when we visited the Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary









This is the most stunning blue (when open) Morpho. I watched it on the orange for ages waiting for it to open it's wings but no luck and as soon as they land on anything they close up so I never got a photo of it sadly.







As I can't remember any of the names here's the link (well worth a visit if you're ever in Devon)
http://www.ottersandbutterflies.co.uk/

Otter to follow tomorrow.

Lai

Oh My Goodness Lai, those are stunning photo's. They are so beautiful and the ones of the chrysalis are just so amazing. You sure know how to take a photo that makes you go WOW. I can't pick a favourite there as they are all so gorgous, it must have been fantastic to go round and see them all. Butterflys are just the most beautiful, delicate little things.

I had a look at the link and their site is lovely. I watched the Otter Podcast they change their podcasts regularly and the times of feeding are up on the site. It is well worth looking at them. The otters are so cute and can't wait to see your pics.

littlewid-x-

Lai they are absolute brilliant photos! My favourites are swallowtails. I think with that little extra on the wing they are dainter.

SM

Fantastic Photos Lai Really lovely to see them close up. I bet you shot loads I know I would if I'd been there. Looking forward to the Otter Pics
WS

Thanks everyone and yes WS I did take a few photos

So here are a few more for today ....

Plenty of Terrapin in the butterfly house


Another butterfly I forgot to post yesterday - I could have spent hours in there, except for the fact that it was like a rainforest and I was seriously hot

They have N American river otters, Asian short clawed otters and British or European otters. Sadly that morning the female British otter had died, cause unknown, so Tim the keeper was obviously a bit upset.




(Looks like he's having a good laugh)












I know i'm gorgeous but can't you just get on and feed me







They really are lovely animals and the idea is that where suitable they will be released back to the wild.

Lai

Thanks Lai those are really fantastic photos. Love the comments to. It reminds me of the Asian Otters we saw last year, they might have had babies by now. We must have a revisit with my new camera. Just love that Butterfly shot

WS

Thanks Doogs and WS - they look so cute, mind you Tim said they are quite rough with his wellies when they want to play

Look forward to your photos WS with your new camera when you next visit.

Lai

Oh my goodness Lai, those are simply beautiful Otters are such gorgeous animals and I really love those shots and the little captions......Love the Just feed Me
They have given me a huge smile this evening.....Thanks

littlewid-x-

The Butterfly photo's are very lovely. The Otters are simply pure delight. They are a big love of mine and I have so enjoyed seeing them. sambuka

Thanks Sambuka

Lai