When you've had enough of sun, sea and sand, its handy to know there's a mountain range on your doorstep. The Pyrenees are just a short drive inland from Argeles and offer great day-trips for tourists and naturalists alike. Gorges de la Fou near Arles sur Tech boasts a winding metal walkway through a spectacular river gorge with a shed load of wildlife thrown in. The river bank near the entrance to the gorge is particularly fruitful...
Beautiful Demoiselle, 17/08/14, Gorges de la Fou. Hold out your hand and these aptly named damselflies will actually come to you.
A game for all the family.
Common Goldenring Dragonfly, 17/08/14, Gorges de la Fou.
Brown Trout, 17/08/14, Gorges de la Fou. The river water here is crystal clear, a good place to watch trout snatch fallen insects.
White Admiral, 17/08/14, Gorges de la Fou. Niche butterflies like this take advantage of the prolific wild flowers.
Southern White Admiral, 17/08/14, Gorges de la Fou. Spot the difference? Not much separates some butterfly species.
Hummingbird Hawk Moth, 17/08/14, Gorges de la Fou. If you like challenging photography, try chasing this species.
Egyptian Vulture, 17/08/14, Gorges de la Fou. Piece de resistance! A totally new bird for me. This migrant from Africa reaches its northern-most limit here. I was over the moon to see this bird, the kids thought I'd won the lottery.
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