Thanks Mike.After a day at whitecross on sunday with the Blackstreaks, i went to Bernwood quite late.I did ask a likely fellow the directions to the compensation area but just got a blank look..then.."ahh the conservation area !!".So i just walked to Bernwood meadow instead.It was late..an...

Took a chance on Alice Holt forest (straits inclosure) today for white admiral and silver washed frits.Unfortunately nothing to report yet from this area so its STILL too early.The bramble has only just started flowering!! No Emperor action yet either but they are slightly less obvious than the othe...

It was a good day at White Cross Green!!.All the action was over by the time i got to Bernwood later in the afternoon.Meeting like minded enthuisiasts is almost as fascinating and entertaining as seeing the butterflies themselves sometimes.Great photo btw.
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rob

Was nice to meet Rob at the pond - did a good deal with him, I swapped two quick sprays of Deet for for a two thirds full canister of Avon Skinsoft, which is considered to be an excellent biting insect repellant (I'll put that to the test at Alun Valley in the next couple of weeks!) it was more lik...

Got into my old rusty Merc and headed up the M40 to Whitecross Green Wood in the hope of having my first encounter with Black Hairstreak.The clouds had all burnt off by the time i reached the car park and conditions were looking good apart from a little breeze.Heading down the main path,and nearly t...

Ill be at Whitecross Green wood tomorrow (sunday) to try to find my first Black Hairstreak.Then off to Bernwood to see what i can see there too.
Maybe ill see some of you there (i usually bump into someone from the site).

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rob

Yeah...small tortoiseshell on the walk into work yesterday afternoon and yet another on the way home this morning.Keep looking phil.
Glad you had success with the Dukes though
No Dingys yet at Noar im guessing?
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rob

Buchan Boy wrote:Green Hairstreaks are cool.

....And elusive where i was today.Which Devils Dyke were these shots taken at ?
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Duke of Burgundy at Noar Hill cheers
Rob

The Duke of Burgundy emergence at Noar Hill continued to gather pace today as i managed to see 2 lovely specimens sunning themselves in the windless hollows of the reserve.I got there fairly early at 1000 but didnt have to wait too long before the first one showed itself.The far pit revealed the sec...

A brief spell of sunshine in Wokingham at around lunchtime, encouraged a rather faded Red Admiral to explore the garden for about 20 mins.Spoilt or what??
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rob

First of the year for me yesterday (tues).Solitary male Brimstone busily exploring Crowthorne Woods in Berkshire.Lets have some more sun please.
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rob

Red Admiral flying around our fire engine in Maidenhead today as it tried to make the most of the 5 minutes of sunshine.
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rob

Just got in from a short break in Dorset. 5 days without any internet on my phone whatsoever so apologies for the late report from Sat 27th.During an 8 mile walk on the hills around Bridport we saw around 10-12 Red Admirals.It was very sunny but very cold and windy.Hats off to those brave little ins...

My girlfriend saw a Lobster Moth caterpillar in our local woods today.I have only seen the photo she took on her phone so cant reproduce it here but im sure you know what im talking about.
WEIRD

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rob

David M wrote:

RobS wrote:he was watching a female BH who was low down,with her wings open...and in no hurry to return to her hiding place.

That's a remarkably orange 'tail' area.

I was very lucky with my first female BH.She was a pristine beauty.

love the field trip reports and the photos.especially the small tortioseshell on the wheat.

Still about at Shipton Bellinger......and more common than the Brown Hairstreaks. Cheers
Rob

Hi Susie.Can you count me in again as well please.
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rob

Decided to drive to Shipton Bellinger in Hants yesterday to have a look for the elusive Brown Hairstreak.Last year,despite two visits,Noar Hill hadnt delivered the goods and i was still BH-less. On arrival at the site, and having a fairly good idea as to where to look from Alan Thornburys excellent ...