Today the weather forecast gave me mixed feelings: temperature 31º C. I am not a fan of such temperatures and immediately opt for a special schedule for tropical days for today. For today that meant that I went for an early walk at Fortmond. One of my favorite places to go. The temperature was great and at that time you hardly encounter anyone. Wonderful!
When I parked my car, I didn’t believe my eyes. In recent years I have made several attempts to photograph the pheasants, but I have always heard them without seeing them. Every time I walked in the direction of the sound, the bird was gone. And today there is just one passing by over the clearing where I parked the car. I have taken as many photos as possible. I probably won’t get another chance like that.
![Fazant - Common Pheasant](https://anjawessels.photography/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_5280-copy.jpg)
![Fazant - Common Pheasant](https://anjawessels.photography/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_5289-copy.jpg)
On the route that I walked today are several older houses. One of them has a wonderful old-fashioned flower garden. It is full of bins and all kind of flowers climb lush over a hedge, etc. Photography paradise! There was a fair amount of wind, so not all photos were successful. I share carnations and a poppy.
![Anjer - Pink](https://anjawessels.photography/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_5324-copy.jpg)
![Dubbele donzige klaproos - Moroccan poppy](https://anjawessels.photography/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_5340-copy.jpg)
![Anjer - Pink](https://anjawessels.photography/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_5327-copy.jpg)
![Iris](https://anjawessels.photography/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_5348-copy.jpg)
![Bij op Koolzaad - Bee on Rapeseed](https://anjawessels.photography/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_5399-copy.jpg)
What was striking was that there were very few butterflies. This has been different in recent years. Today I only saw 3 butterflies. A cabbage white, a Blue and a Small copper. I find that worrying. At this time of year there should be a lot in a nature reserve full of flowers.
![Koolwitje - Small white](https://anjawessels.photography/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_5403-copy.jpg)
![Hondsroos - Dog rose](https://anjawessels.photography/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_5363-copy.jpg)
![Hondsroos - Dog rose Hondsroos - Dog rose](https://anjawessels.photography/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_5367-copy-1.jpg)
![Rode klaver - Red clover](https://anjawessels.photography/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_5361-copy.jpg)