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I would agree with all that and I am particularly hoping to see a Large Tortoiseshell in March as I did not see one here last year despite a lot of attempts.

Lucky enough to see just two or so this year and this one on the 7th September at Clamerkin NT,IOW.Glad to say in excellent condition.

This species must give one of the most colourful displays on this thread.My pic was taken on the 23rd March at Woodhouse Copse while looking out for the elusive Large T.

Unfortunately i do not remember seeing as many Orange Tips as I would have liked this season.Cetainly not many seemed to visit my garden as in 2010. Anyway this pic is my favourite as I was strolling through Walters Copse,Newtown,IOW on the 23rd April.It was a very sunny spring day as I recall,as wa...

Thanks David and Mark for taking the time to advise on locations.
i think France,Kent and Cornwall are beyond me for a leisurely day outing so Marsh Fritillaries in Dorset it is.
Cheers.

I would like to see the Marsh and Heath Fritillaries next summer, so if anyone can tell me the nearest location for these in a day trip from the Isle of Wight by car i would be grateful,please.

Hi Wlowery,I am sure you will find the contributions and opinions helpful and interesting,I always have.

A beautiful day on the Isle of Wight today and still another Red Admiral to be seen in my back garden enjoying the sun.
Not the individual from a few days ago but one in much better condition and hopefully a must for next season.

A trip today to my local patch to see if any dragonflies are still around.Just two Common Darters to be seen at the pond and a lone Red Admiral fluttering around in the sunshine.

This is my favourite pic as it was in my back garden at Freshwater,IOW on the 30th April.She was so occupied in her task that she took no notice of me at all.

Still Red Admirals to be seen in my back garden enjoying the sunny afternoons on the Isle of Wight.

A Red Admiral in my back garden today while the sun was shining.Seem to see a RA most days now.Also a Common Darter at my garden pond yesterday,the first dragonfly noticed around the pond since 2nd October.

This was a first visit for me to Bleak Down IOW this summer,30th July,to see Grayling.Numbers seemed to be good and there was quite a bit of activity with this species.
This pic is my favourite because I was lucky enough to get an egg laying shot.

There is a spot in the West Wight where we are always sure to see this lovely little butterfly.This pic was taken on the 12th April and is perhaps my best effort. Talking about marks,I noticed when viewing the shot that 'bodies' had got into the camera as can be seen.It cost me a bit to have it clea...

That is an excellent photo,Roger and it will be very hard to get a better one. My favourite are these as this individual was one of the first to appear on the Isle of Wight this year,24th April at Wheelers Bay just a short walk along the coast from Ventnor.it was a lovely warm sunny day just right f...

Coiin,
Looks very much like the Mallow Skippers I see on my hloidays in Greece.
That is my bet.
Peter

This one I was very happy with as both are in focus.
Pic from the Isle of Wight on 2nd August

Just like Goldie M a first sight of this lovely butterfly for me.
Sadly it seems to have disappeared from the Isle of Wight.Therefore a trip to Butser Hill on the 13th May.After a search we came across several at the foot if the Hill.
Hope eternal for this butterfly to be rediscovered on the Island.

This pic taken in mid April is one of my favourites because I nearly managed to get the underside in focus.
A handsome skipper like the Dingy which shares the same habitat here.