Two further sightings from the Isle of Wight. One was seen and photographed in a Cowes garden on 19th April (interestingly they have been recorded within a mile of that area for the last couple of years) and another at Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater on 25th April (by the same observer who recorded the...

Fourth record in seven days for the Isle of Wight! A faded specimen photographed at Carisbrooke on 10/04/2023.

Third record for the Isle of Wight this year, Pete. Large Tortoiseshell seen at Cranmore this afternoon (07/04/2023)

Another one in the Isle of Wight. James Gloyn recorded one at Newchurch on 04/04/2023.

Hi Pete, A few more details about the Isle of Wight sighting on 3rd April. Keith Marston was the observer who photographed it at Walters Copse, Newtown so a reliable source. Interestingly, Large Tortoiseshell was thought to be breeding in Walters Copse years ago before it was considered that they we...

RSPB Assistant Warden Luke Gaskin recorded a Painted Lady on ivy in Centurions Copse at Brading Marshes RSPB reserve on Wednesday (5/1/22). This is thought to be the third January record for the Isle of Wight of this species with previous reports on 6 January 2016 and 1 January 2013, both at Wheeler...

Pete,
The fifth Large Tortoiseshell sighting of the year for the Isle of Wight which equals the total number of sightings in the county for 2020.

May 5th
Bouldnor, Isle of Wight
Source: Sighting sent privately

This record is only a couple of miles away from a 2020 reported sighting.

Cheers,
Jim

Pete,
Another Large Tortoiseshell sighting for you.

Apr 21st
Southford, Isle of Wight
Source: Sighting sent privately

Cheers,
Jim

Hi Pete, Isle of Wight Large Tortoiseshell sightings for 2021: Feb 27th Shide, Isle of Wight Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/570900762937324/permalink/4242849745742389 Feb 27th Northwood Cemetery, Isle of Wight Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/570900762937324/permalink/424291579906911...

Ian Pratt wrote: ↑Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:52 pm I was very fortunate today to find a perfect condition silver-washed fritillary form valezina which stayed around for me to photograph.
I have seen this form several times before but never in such good condition and never so willing to be photographed.

Lovely photos Ian, a perfect specimen.

The morning was over cast showing no promise for butterflies, however the afternoon brightened up and gave me an interesting afternoons visit. https://jamesgibbs6929.zenfolio.com/ A beautiful newly emerged Female ? White Admiral SEP_8631 3x2.jpg Two male Commas battling Migrant Hawker recently emer...

During the last couple of weeks I have been fortunate to be able to survey a private nature reserve, used primarily for bird ringing, on the Isle of Wight. To my surprise I have recorded Chalk Hill Blue on both occasions with Thursday's count being c.50 and consisting of both sexes. The nearest colo...