Peacock. Photo: Elaine Conlon.

Red Admiral. Photo: Elaine Conlon

Elaine thoughtfully set up this fruit feeding station in her garden at Broadstone around 20/09/17.

The Peacock and Red Admirals can enjoy this feast which will help to sustain them throughout winter hibernation until they reappear on a warm  day in the early Spring. Sheds, garages, outhouses and even spare bedrooms are favourite hibernation spots.

If you are lucky enough to have one, it will be a joy to look forward too, watching it wake up in 2018.