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Peacock feeding after hibernation
This peacock (Inachis io) has spent the winter months hibernating as an adult and now, on the first really warm day of Spring, it looks for a meal on this crocus to replenish some spent energy.
Technical Information: Photographed with a Minolta Dimage Z1. |
Copyright Richard Burkmar 2005. Permission is hereby granted for anyone to use this image for non-commercial purposes which are of benefit to the natural environment. School pupils, students, teachers and educators are invited to use and reproduce the image freely. The photographer should be credited where practicable. Use for commercial purposes is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the copyright holder. |
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