That is a mighty fine Bluebell scene Mark. Love the OT on the rape flower, not seen that myself yet though there are fields of rape at Billingshurst that I walked through recently.

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Great stuff from your local patch Trevor, I particularly like that GVW.

Well done with Holly Blues, I'm still waiting for open wings.

Very nice PBF. I was glad to get off the mark with this species myself on Sunday.

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Hi Goldie, thanks! It is a striking colour combination. :D Thanks Wurzel, they weren't wasting any time that's for sure! If I see any more I'll send 'em your way! :D Thanks David. :D Luck was with me for those Coppers, they didn't have their wings open for very long and were moving around. They seem...

19th April 2019 - Lullington Heath I was fairly certain the Small Coppers would now be out at Lullington Heath, so a trip to East Sussex was in order. Tappity-tap from above on the walk up, a Great Spotted Woodpecker. 1.jpg I made my way to this area, my main hunting ground, and straight away saw t...

Nice moths Neil, but your butterflies on Bluebells are fantastic! Well done.

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Amazing detail on that fresh Green Hairstreak James. And interesting white scales on that other one, great stuff all round.

Great stuff Gary, the Hairstreaks are fantastic.

The Green Streaks are lovely James, but that Emperor moth is something else, absolutely magnificent!!!

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Some brilliant sights and shots from your recent reports David, you seem to have pretty much everything covered and very nicely recorded as well!

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Yes please send some of those lovely Small Torts this way Wurzel!

Wishing you a continued and speedy recovery.

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Quality set of shots Pauline. I enjoyed a day at Noar myself on the Sunday. Good job with the Bee Fly.

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Gorgeous Orange-tips Neil, and that female is my favourite of your Specklies.
You are doing great work with that new camera.

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Sorry about your foot Goldie! Glad you are on the mend. Great shots of the Wall!

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Thank you Wurzel, David and Goldie. Best of luck with your spotting!

7th & 14th April 2019 - Wiston A small selection from a couple of visits to the roadside meadow at the Sussex village of Wiston. The site itself. 1.jpg First order of business, check every flower head. 2.jpg 3.jpg It was here I found my first ever OT pairing. :D 4.jpg I've seen this a few times...

Thanks a lot Goldie, me too!

What a fantastic day Dave! That female Duke is indeed beautiful, and I love your dueling Comma's.

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Well done with your Brockholes trip Goldie, you got some great shots! Good luck in Kent.

She's a stunner Mike!

Good stuff Trevor, glad you were able to catch up with spring.