Thank you very much indeed Nick and Neil You're most kind.

A great set of group and combination photos there Neil. I wish we had those numbers of SPBF's down this way.

I managed to spend a couple of pleasant sunny and warm hours out on the downs this afternoon. I saw Speckled Wood, Small Copper, Small White, A late Meadow Brown. Meadow Brown.jpg Comma were quite numerous on the blackberries. Comma.jpg And the surprise of the day was a tiny little Clouded Yellow! I...

Lots more fantastic photos Neil, thank you for the eye candy it may be wet and chilly outside but it's lovely and sunny in here

Best Wishes,

B,saurus

Amongst all of your wonderful photographs B'saurus, it's the helice Clouded Yellow that I admire the most. When I saw your earlier posting of a helice photo I so hoped that I'd find one too, I thought it was beautiful. It really inspired me to find one and in the end a helice found me (even though ...

I've really been enjoying your Common Blue photo's Wurzel.... and the others of course. Great stuff as usual Perhaps we should split caterpillars into 2 simple categories Baldies and Hairies

Great start to your personal diary Paul I've been doing something similar, a month by month look back through the year. I'm looking forward to seeing and reading more as you progress through the year.

ATB

B rex

Fantastic shots Rex :D :mrgreen: that first Painted Lady is stunning 8) You've brought back the memories of a brilliant month :D Have a goodun Wurzel Thank you Wurzel, that Painted Lady shot was pure luck, there was a dense row of trees and brambles behind giving me an 'almost' black background! Au...

Retrospective Diary Pt 5: AUGUST 2013 THE INVASION! After all of that wonderful Long-tailed Blue excitement it was time to return to my look back over what has been a wonderful season. For me August was about the invasion of the "other" migrants that periodically visit our shores namely C...

AMAZING!!! what a set of photos Hoggers! What is it now 3 or 4 mating pairs sighted! The action seems to have died off in my locality so I'm pleased to see things are still going strong in Kent.

Just fantastic, well done

Nice work Hoggers, a lovely series of shots that suggest your stealthy approach.

First spot the lovely fresh LTB 'click' take a step closer 'click' then another step 'click', getting closer 'click' It's filling the frame and BINGO click click click..........

Fantastic news Susie, congratulations

My thanks to Nigel for finding another Long-tailed Blue yesterday near Eastbourne, one of it seems, many sites along the Sussex coast where these lovely little butterflies have been found. It took a lot of patience to relocate it after I had arrived but it was time well spent!! bobsbutterflies.blog...

More reports on the BC Sussex website Sightings Page at http://www.sussex-butterflies.org.uk/sightings.html "Henceforth and from this day forward, 6 October should forever be known as "Long-tailed Blue Day"." (Bob Foreman, Webmaster) Sounds like a perfectly good reason for a new...

I had a splendid day with Sussex Kipper and Brian Henham (great to meet you Brian :D) yesterday. We managed to locate some male Long-tailed Blues, strangely not a female to be seen. My wish to see a much fresher LTB was granted :mrgreen: Last week has been unforgettable. LTB Male 1.JPG LTB Male 2.JP...

Wow Susie, they are great examples of Fungi, we don't have a variety as good as that in my local area so I'm enjoying your photos :D Thanks, these are just snaps taken with my phone as I only went out to walk the dog and not to take photos but they were too good to pass up. Mobile phones have prett...

Lovely LTB photos there Mike And I really like your Clouded Yellow in amongst the leaves, unusual and beautiful lighting.

Wow Susie, they are great examples of Fungi, we don't have a variety as good as that in my local area so I'm enjoying your photos

Thank you so much Neil, Guy, Mike and Chris, don't worry Guy I've backed them all up I've only been a member of UKB for a short while and everyone has made me feel very welcome. I really do appreciate all of the kind and generous comments I've received, thank you everyone

Hi Your diary never ceases to amaze me :D Your Meadow Brown with the sun behind is stunning, but 3 LTB in one shot :shock: That is just greedy :wink: :lol: Lovely photos and a great diary. I will be happy with just one Long Tailed Blue :D I could say the same about your diary Jack :D It was more lu...