Monday, 6 April 2026

RSPB Minsmere

 

A male Adder in the sunshine

 

 

What a bonus to see an Adder this afternoon, and only minutes after we had seen a Water Vole. Peacock butterflies were showing well in the sheltered spots. 

 

The Adder photographs were taken on a Zoom lens from the safety of the railed boardwalk. 


Above: Looking up the coast towards Dunwich Heath. 

Below: 'his' and 'her' treats back at the Visitors' Centre, with Sand Martins overhead.  


Below: shades of things to come ... Sizewell C. 
Last photo: Minsmere today, and surely as it should be.  




2 comments:

Crafty Green Poet said...

An Adder and a Water Vole on the same day? Wonderful sightings!

Caroline Gill said...

Thank you, CGP: yes, a double treat indeed. Plus warm sunshine after a long grey winter!