I spend many hours hiding in Abney Park's woodland and when there this summer had a wonderful encounter with a butterfly. I watched as a Holly Blue fluttered around a muddy patch on the path one hot day. I wondered if it was thirsty and looking for water. Taking out my water bottle I sprinkled some water on the path. My friend came and went and came and went. A short while later it came again and instead of going to the water on the path it sat on top my water bottle! We then spent several minutes together as it refreshed itself as my guest. I then picked up the bottle, butterfly attached and managed to unscrew the cap. I put a drop of water on my thumb and amazingly the butterfly walked from the cap to my thumb to drink! I have a video I will post once I've reduced it in size. Close up, deep connections with Nature are possible, even in Hackney. You just need to be still and sensitive to wild spirits.