A very good year for Wall Brown around these parts in 2017 with a record one day count of 115 in July on my 4 mile circuit. On 22nd July I came across a posing female that allowed several shots. In fact she posed for so long I ended up walking away from her and leaving her be. BOB_6161 (2) (1280x755...

That was a pretty special day James. You could even call it an 'Emperor of a day'!!

All the best to you all and see you on the other side!!

Despite a heavy overnight frost that was still showing late morning where the sun had not reached, there was definite warmth around High and Over today and I was half expecting a sighting of a Red Admiral or even a Peacock. This didn't happen of course, but I was pleased to find very easily 2 Wall B...

Before Storm Brian turns up tomorrow I thought I would have one more quick look in the High and Over area to see if I could find just one more Wall Brown. As it was one female was seen and will probably be my last of the year after the battering expected tomorrow!! Also seen were 2 Speckled Wood, 1 ...

I know several birding photographers that use this lens and the general quality is excellent.

Well worth hanging around for that smart Copper James. Good to see you managed some good shots of it, a pretty good afternoon!!

I've just put into google 'Butterflies at Weddings' and this company openly advertises a potentially illegal activity!! http://www.butterflywedding.co.uk/ There seems to be several American companies doing it too so another pathetic trend that has come over 'the pond'!! All the photos show Painted L...

Good to see you too Paul. That underside Wall is a right cracker. Too think you were down this way exactly one year ago today when a certain Shrike showed up!!

The problems with going away for a week!! I have only just spotted you posted your Wall photos from when I bumped into you. Great to see them as well as the other species from the day. Good to see you that day.

Good to meet you yesterday Dave. Looks as though it was worth the longish drive for you with several really fresh Wall Brown. Looking forward to seeing the results.

The fresh Wall Brown I'm pretty sure is 3rd brood looking at the image Trevor. A couple of tiny nicks out of it so it probably emerged on Monday or Tuesday. I can't imagine one entering the World on Wednesday in all the rain!! It is the first fresh one I've seen for around 2 weeks. With the 2nd broo...

I have been keen to get out to do my regular Wall Brown count on a 4 mile circuit at the back of Seaford as I have been seeing good numbers on my shorter visits to the area. Today, despite the windy conditions I decided to go ahead as the peak emergence is probably just over. I was more than pleased...

A surprise of a Dingy Skipper yesterday at Seaford. Not often one of these can be seen on summer plants, this time a Viper's Bugloss.

Superb record Gary. Great to see all the stages too.

Very nice James. Looking forward to seeing another bit of Purple and a pretty special bit of Silver!!

Those butterflies not only scream 'Spring, they featured on Springwatch!!

Wow. That's good to hear Nigel. Great news!!

Great to see you there Kev. A great day was had by all!!

Thanks all. This Saturday and it was another survey and another taras!! Also several of my favourite micro moths. The Olethreutes arcuella.

For the 2nd Saturday running a butterfly survey turned up a Grizzlie ab. taras.