Had 2 Red Admirals in the garden today in Christchurch. On 4th November I had a Speckled Wood on the yellow buddleia (which is still flowering). On the Clouded Yellow front I saw 5 males at Southbourne Undercliff along with a female Painted Lady on 10th November. I made another visit there today but...

Thanks to everybody for the warm welcome. It is interesting to know that there are members near me, whose faces I may well know, but not always their names. Nice to hear from both Chris and Pete. I must take this opportunity to thank Pete for the wonderful Photographic Courses he runs. I learned a l...

Hi Pauline,
Nice to hear from you. Will probably catch up with you in 2014 to get that perfect Purple Emperor pic. I will be hoping for a few mild sunny days in December as I have seen Clouded Yellows flying well into that month. I will keep everyone posted on any sightings

Best wishes
Mike

Having just joined UK Butterflies, I thought I would post from time to time on Butterflies from the Christchurch and Bournemouth areas. Living in an area which is very good for late butterflies, it is certainly possible to see certain species into December (in areas sheltered from frost). On the sun...