Return of the Butterflies

Almost certain this is a painted lady, It did open its wings at one point but not long enough to get a blip.

No butterflies in the garden this summer then while we were having lunch al fresco ( well the weather was fabulous today , wall to wall sunshine as my friend Snapper would say ) not one but three butterflies appeared on the bush where we were sitting in a really easy to spot to get a blip. Off course the camera was still on a table in the front garden where I had been working before lunch . By the time I got back the butterflies had disappeared so it was a case of waiting patiently for one to return.

The weather is supposed to be quite good again tomorrow so hopefully this is just the start of the return of the butterflies.