Ah it was you! Hope you found them still in flower.

Leigh aka mud-puddling.

Nice meeting you Trevor; you got some excellent shots. Here are a couple of mine.
And one from the previous week.

I saw some last month at Kithurst Hill, not sure if still in flower there now though. Cheers

Excellent work Neil, despite the sun today I struggled to do it justice. A fine bird.

Some fascinating reports Neil and stunning photography as usual. Cheers, Leigh

Whilst I was hoping to find a freshly emerged individual with ants, an early morning trip to Iping Common in West Sussex to see the Silver-studded Blues did not disappoint. Some where even on the wing soon after I arrived as the temperature rose. However, I found a few still roosting amongst the dew...

And here is the pic of the mating couple. A marathon event by all accounts...

Just back from a week on the Isle of Wight on a family holiday (the location was not influenced in the slightest by the opportunity to photograph the Glanville Fritillary). I saw good numbers despite it being towards the end of their season. Whilst most I saw were past their best I found a good popu...

Another shot of the Steyning European Swallowtail. What a stunning insect - the underwing as beautiful as the upper.

Thanks to Neil I managed to be witness to the historic emergence of British born European Swallowtails in Sussex. This photograph of a beautiful female European Swallowtail was taken up on the downs near home. I'm indebted Neil! Here are just a few of the many, many photographs I took. Swallowtail f...

Absolutely superb photos Neil. Well deserved after all the work you put in. Regards, Leigh

Had a good little stroll around the Southern Slope at Mill Hill this evening - Adonis, Common Blue, Dingy Skipper and best of all a posing Grizzled which started off wings open and then eventually closed as the sun went down. Some photos below and on my Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/488...

On Wednesday evening I visited Chantry Hill on the search for some roosting Grizzled Skippers. Not to be disappointed I found with Katrina's help 3 Grizzleds and 1 roosting Small Copper. Grizzled Skipper 03lb_300414signUK.jpg On my first visit to Kithurst Hill this year (Sunday 4th May), I was pleas...

Wonderful images Neil, love the Beautiful Demosielle shot!

Thanks again for helping me get my first photograph of an Orange Tip. Much appreciated advice as always.
Leigh

Nice shots Neil! Looks like you had some cracking views of this enigmatic bird. Think I may have to have a walk up there when I get a chance. Cheers

An interesting report Pauline and what a privilege. Never seen o.ne myself.

Hi Pauline, it was only a fleeting acquaintance as we were both busy trying to pin down a Long-tailed Blue and I only had 20 mins or so in my lunch break. Neil Hulme was there at the time. I think it was the Wednesday or Friday. I'm youngish (!?) with dark hair and big sideburns!

Nice shots Neil; looks like it was quite obliging for you. I went at lunch but it
was quite flighty and couldnt get any decent photos. Though still nice to see. Regards, Leigh

Some excellent LTB shots here Pauline. Looks like you found some in pristine condition. I think we met briefly at Southwick? Regards, Leigh

I took a lot of photos of Chalkhill Blues this summer, mainly roosting butterflies. Here are some of my favourites, including what I think is ab. parallela. Note to self, to take some more open wing shots