2024 advent Day 24

And finally, I returned to Vlieland in October, which seemed to be the island of rainbows.

Northern Wheatear, Vlieland, October

2024 advent Day 23

Pacific Wren, Russian River CA, April

2024 advent Day 22

Mallow Skipper, Corsica, June

2024 advent Day 21

Not a great shot since I had to take it through a window, but these Anna's Hummingbird babies had the decency to wait until the day after I arrived before leaving their nest in my friends' garden.  Piedmont CA, April.

2024 advent Day 20

Weaver's Fritillary was also common on the grassy slopes above the town, my one long hike taking me as high as 1680m.

2024 advent Day 19

I was unable to get to Modane this year but managed a short break in Bourg-St-Maurice at the start of September instead, where I saw lots of Damon Blue.

2024 advent Day 18

Pearly Heath, Han-sur-Lesse, July