Today Tracey and myself visited one of our favourite areas in the stunning Peak District National Park in Derbyshire.
We walked an area,we have walked several times before,parking at White Lodge Car Park on the side of the A6,Buxton Road walking through Monsal Dale to Monsal Head and then along the Monsal Trail to Cressbrook Mill/Water-Cum-Jolly,Litton Mill and up to Miller's Dale Station.
On the return leg,we walked along the Monsal Trail back to Monsal Head and back through Monsal Dale to the car at White Lodge.
The areas covered are not just great for the lovely scenery,but also for the wildlife,with a plethora enjoyed on today's visit.
The wildflowers alone are worth the visit,with Wood Anemone,Greater Celandine,Dog's Mercury and Dog Violets abounding.
Bird wise,the usual Residents were enjoyed today and included Dipper,Grey Wagtail and Mandarin Ducks,with migrant species today including 13 Chiffchaff,7 Blackcap and 10 Willow Warbler.
As the temperature rose,particularly in the afternoon,insects began to appear and we recorded Orange Tip,Brimstone,Peacock,Small Tortoiseshell,Green-veined White and the star of the show which Mrs R found,a Green Hairstreak.The latter is the first i have seen here and was a nice surprise.
Other nice sightings,went to some stunning,wild Rainbow Trout seen at Litton Mill,apparently the only wild population of this species in the country.
I cannot praise this area enough for its beautiful wild flowers,wildlife and scenery and i hope to visit again,later in the season.
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| The View From Monsal Head Along Monsal Dale. |
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| Cressbrook Dale. |
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| Butterbur,Water-Cum-Jolly. |
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| Water-Cum-Jolly. |
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| Wild Rainbow Trout,Litton Mill. |
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| The River Wye At Litton Mill. |
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| Wood Anemones Along The Monsal Trail. |
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| Cressbrook Tunnel. |
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| Tracey's Star Find,A Lovely Green Hairstreak. |
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| Greater Celandine,Monsal Dale. |
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| Dog's Mercury,Monsal Dale. |
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| Monsal Head Viaduct. |
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| Lovely Violets In Monsal Dale. |
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