Unfortunately due to family commitments I won't be able to make it either. I hope you all have a great time and hopefully see you next year

John W

Sometimes butterflying is very easy. You park by the site, walk 200 yards to the hot spot, and there are 4 or 5 of your target species sitting quietly nectaring on bramble :D These were taken 2 minutes apart at Glapthorn Cow Pasture on July 2nd this year. black-hairstreak - 1 (1).jpg black-hairstrea...

Hi, Can someone give me advice on how to upload photos to this site in a way that maintains their sharpness? Whenever I upload a photo it always seems to come out a bit fuzzy, even if the original is pin sharp. Would it help if I crop to a small size (e.g. 800x600) and give it some extra sharpening ...

Susie wrote:Would there be any interest in a winter social this year?

I would like it, same time & place etc are ok for me. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to organise it Susie.

John W

Hi,

Does anyone know if the Heath Fritillary is flying at Blean Woods yet? When does it normally start?

Cheers
John W

Thanks Guy. I was pretty sure it was a Small Blue, I had seen it in flight before it settled. I just wanted to double-check before berating the ignorant folk on Butterflies UK

John

Hi,
Is this a Small or Holly Blue? I say it's a Small Blue but a couple of people on the Butterflies UK facebook group are saying it's a Holly Blue.

Taken at Hutchinson's Bank on Sunday 5th June 2016.

Cheers
John W

Looking good for me in Safari on my Macbook Pro.

Cheers
John W

The highlight of my butterfly year in 2015 was this encounter with a freshly emerged male Purple Hairstreak sitting on the path at Botany Bay on July 6th. It hardly moved in 30 minutes so I assume it was drying its wings. And then I walked off and saw a grounded Emperor only 3 minutes later :D phs1....

How about this one, perched (or glued?) on Neil Hulme's finger? Taken on a grey showery morning in Abbots Wood, 9th May 2015.
Cheers
John W

trevor wrote: Happy new year to all on UKB .

Happy New Year to you too Trevor Look forward to meeting up with you out in the field sometime.

Cheers
John W

Just want to agree with everyone else that it was a very enjoyable afternoon and many thanks to Susie for organising it

John W

Hi,

This year I'm thinking of catching the train to Shawford station. Can anyone tell me what the walk to the pub is like? Specifically is there a pavement and street lights? I don't fancy a half-hour walk back to the station along the side of a busy road in the dark.

Thanks
John

One of many Brimstones seen at Tugley Wood, Chiddingfold on July 18th 2015

Shame about the crumpled right forewing on this one because otherwise I really like it..
Malling Down, 29-08-2015

Hi, is this a Meadow Brown abberation or just a faded one? Seen at Steyning Rifle Range yesterday (12/08/2015).
Cheers
John W

Hi Susie, I'd like to come.

Cheers
John W

I would like two badges if possible.

Thanks
John W

Hi all,

I saw these larvae today on what I think was wild rose, at Fairmile Bottom in West Sussex - any ideas? They were about 5 or 6 mm long.
Cheers
John

Absolutely stunning photos John, and what a brilliant find :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: It was nice chatting to you yesterday. I hope you are pleased with your PE and PL shots also. Looking forward to seeing some of them. Hi Pauline, it was nice to meet you too. Here is the Emperor that I saw (3 m...