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Se foste stati con me a passeggiare lungo il parco del fiume Tione, in Villafranca di Verona, nel pomeriggio assolato di un giorno di inizio ottobre, ecco che cosa avreste visto:
- Un gattino acciambellato che dormiva in mezz’ombra;
2. Tante farfalle: una Vanessa Atalanta travestita da Batman…
3. Una Megera, che brutta non è, ma le hanno dato questo nome…
4. Immancabili i Germani: ma che graziose piume azzurre spuntano da sotto le ali!…
5. Una Ballerina gialla, con le zampette sempre a mollo…
6. I girasoli, maturi a fine stagione…
7. I fiori dei Topinambur, anche loro tipicamente autunnali…
8. Altri animaletti, come grilli e chioccioline…
9. Le verdi colline di Custoza in lontananza, coltivate a vigneti…
10. Altre farfalle: coloratissime o sapientemente mimetizzate per godersi in pace l’ultimo sole…
11. E chiudiamo con lei, sempre la piu’ bella: la Vanessa Occhio di Pavone.
Anche in un ristretto parco cittadino si trova tanta vita: basta che ci sia un po’ d’acqua a disposizione: teniamola cara. Piaciuta la passeggiata?
Along the River Tione.
f you had been with me in my walk along the Tione river in Villafranca di Verona on a sunny afternoon at the start of October, here is what you would have seen: (Click to open)
- A pretty cat, sleeping in the half-shade…
- A lot of different butterflies: a Red Admiral, or Batman in disguise?
- A Lasiommata Megera, basking in the sun…
- With legs always in the water: the Grey Wagtail…
- Mallard ducks, of course! How nice light blue feathers they have…
- Some ripe sunflowers, at season ending…
- The beautiful Topinambour flowers, yellow as smaller sunflowers…
- Various other smaller animals, like crickets or snails…
- The green hills of Custoza with vineyards as far as the eye can see…
- And again butterflies, colourful and in camouflage…
- Finally, the most beautiful of all: the Peacock butterfly.
Even in the restricted area of a city park you can find a lot of life, when water is available. Let’s take care of it. How did you like my stroll?
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…nature at its finest!
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che belle foto! bravissima!
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I suggest that the next time you go to Verona you’ll take me with you 🙂 Just wonderful!
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Some wonderful butterfly pictures there, and a lovely post.
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Hello, you had some wonderful sightings on the walk. I love the cute kitten. The butterflies and flowers are gorgeous. Beautiful scenic views. Thanks so much for linking up your post. Happy Sunday,enjoy your day and new week ahead. PS, thanks for the comment on my blog.
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Thank you very much Eileen. Have a nice week ahead!
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Thank you very much for your kind visit and comment. I wish you a lot of nice captures!
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Thank you Riitta. Of course you are invited!
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Ducks, cats and butterflies – some of my favourite things.
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne Airport (!)
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Grazie, Margot! Ti ringrazio molto e ti auguro una serena settimana.
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Thank you, Stewart…they are also among my favourites!
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Hope you don’t mind, that’s a Grey Wagtail. We have very few butterflies this year, despite a good summer.
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https://anotherbirdblog.blogspot.com/2016/08/grey-or-yellow.html
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Bei dettagli di una gradevole passeggiata.
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Thank you Phil! Promise me that you will always correct my mistakes… it is very welcome. Have a nice new week!
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Bellissima passeggiata davvero! In una gita scolastica della Scuola Media ho proprio visitato quei luoghi:Custoza, Solferino e San Martino , per via delle Guerre d’Indipendenza , ma ricordo che mi era piaciuto il paesaggio in due belle giornate di Maggio.
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Grazie Franca! Effettivamente oltre che pittoreschi sono anche luoghi storici…dettaglio da ricordare.
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So many wonderful sightings in your walk – thanks for sharing with us!
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Thank you for sharing these wonderful views of the city park with All Seasons! The butterflies, dicks, and flowers all have their own charm – love the heart on the left of the sunflower. Your captures are amazing – so heartfelt! Have a lovely week, dear Blog Friend!
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Batman in disguise, haha, I loved that description. I love everything you saw your walks. The bright blue feathers on that one duck, my favorite color right now.
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You asked “How did you like my stroll?”
I absolutely loved it!
A wonderful selection of photographs.
Thank you.
All the best Jan
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Thank you, Carol. Thanks for your visit!
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Thank you very much, Jesh! Thanks for hosting beautiful All Seasons.
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Thank you, Susie! They say light blue is the colour of intimate peace and maturity…
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Thank you, Jan, for your kind comment. have a great week!
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Solo tu riesci a vedere e immortalare tutte queste meraviglie, brava una gran bella passeggiata 👏👏👏😍😘
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Grazie mille, Antonella!
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What a lovely walk it was! So many beautiful creatures and the sunflowers are gorgeous.
Have a happy day!
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Thank you, Sara! Looks like autumn hasn’t arrived to Italy yet… Happy Thursday to you!
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