Looking forward to them great ab!

It was a bit surreal as it was tipping it down. I did read in one species rain can trigger egg laying. Not sure which species it was. Went back yesterday for the BHs but still none down so I think I will move on to some prettier and less contrary species. Surprise of the day yesterday was when I was...

Yes it was the unexpected star of the day. I wonder if it had been out egg laying. I was reading although they survive here their eggs don’t hatch as it is not warm enough.

I spent the afternoon at Ditching Common dodging showers. It was a pleasure to bump into Neil and John. I saw quite a few BHs fly down near the top of bracken and then go back up without landing. Finally one landed near me but I was on the wrong side in terms of light so not the best photo but a sta...

Thanks Dave,
Certainly the male did a better job than me. I had just submitted an irecordButterflies report saying only males seen when I went back with Ben and he spotted the pair!
Thanks Paul,
I am keen for another go too but limited time and there are the BHs to consider

Your mass in flight photos are amazing , especially the second last of your photos. So many in focus!

Thank you David
Good to see you too Ben. I think you are right about the next hot day.

Loving the GHs on gorse and blossom - what a combination !

Thank you Max.
It is a bit of a drive but it is worth it.
I didn’t go very early this time but it can be deserted if you do. Very peaceful.
Worth taking binoculars for the birds too. Dragonflies and lizards around too.
I can recommend it

Your second last shot is brilliant. Great to see the butterfly in habitat.

Thank you Trevor and Wurzel. I certainly haven’t nailed the SSB on flower shot yet

I went to Iping Common this morning. There were small numbers of SSB. I had only seen males but Ben arrived and spotted a mating pair.

Absolutely gorgeous SSB photos!

I agree that is a beautifully marked GH

Beautiful and unusual as you say to see them on a buttercup!

Thank you David. I am glad they are holding on

Beautiful

Goldie M wrote: ↑Mon May 23, 2022 10:01 am Hi! Katrina, lovely shots of the Pearls, I don't think I'll find them in Kent so it's great to see your's Goldie

Thank you Goldie - good to hear you are enjoying the photos.

Great Adonis shots - you have really captured the shine!

Congratulations - definitely a few
I shall be looking out for graceful Commas!