Very nice Clouded indeed essex, I've yet to get a shot I'm happy with.
Glad your tactics paid off

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Ah thanks David, I was fairly sure they were.
It really is a beautiful area, I will defiantly return, would love to see some females and get some good underside shots.

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Thanks Dave, that's really good to hear.

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Exmoor is one of my favorite places in the country, and I've been there many times. But it wasn't until I starting reading more about butterflies I realized it was home to one of Britain's rarest. I had to go and have a look, these pics were taken in June 2016 at Heddon's Mouth on the North Devon co...

I like your caterpillars Neil, I always try and get a pic and an id if I see one.

Hi Neil, thanks very much for the welcome. The 1000 is bigger and heavier than the 200, but not so much that it has ever been an issue for me. The electronic viewfinder in the 1000 is so much better than the 200. You lose some optical zoom range (400mm vs 600mm) but I don't really miss that extra re...

Right, this is clearly another for the 'list of places I need to visit'
Great selection essex, I do like those pictures with pebbles in the background.

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Is there anything better than having a day to yourself and a landscape filled with butterflies to wander through ?
Probably.. but not much! Some great sightings Wurzel

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A fantastic array of butterflies Janet, wow those exotics!
Love the Swallowtail, interesting to see the varieties of Grayling and Wall, and the amount of wing that Painted Lady is showing.
All great stuff, I do hope you are well now.

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Hi essex, thanks for the welcome! Yes I am in the south, Orpington to be precise, most of my wanderings are in Kent/Surrey/Sussex. I've already bought it! :D arrived a week or so ago, and a fantastic piece of work it is to. I will certainly be using it to see more next year. Cheers Hi Janet, yes it'...

Thanks very much David, I appreciate it

That's great, well done Dave, dedication pays off.
You not only got a sighting but great pics as well.

Nice pics bugboy, love the Common Blue.
I went to Mill Hill for the first time this year, not made it to the harbour location yet.
Another thing on the list for next year.

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Sounds like a great October Dave. Interesting to learn about the various abberations, I'm going to have to check through my old pics now.

Impressive diary entries Wurzel! I enjoyed reading them.
Love the contrasting colours on display, great stuff.

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Good work Trevor, I especially like the Clouded Yellows, was pleased to see a couple in north Kent this year.
I was unaware of the different varieties, think I unknowingly took some pics of a Helice last year.
I'll put some up at some point.

Wow, just wow, what a stunning array of butterflies, great pics too!
Thanks for posting Sonam, really interesting.

Andrew

Thanks bugboy, I'm looking foward to learning more from others on this site.

Hey thanks Wurzel, cheers.

Hi Mike, I've not seen a Marsh Fritillary yet, it's on my list for next year.
Hopefully a well timed visit to Dorset will bring success.

Hi Trevor, yup and it's entirely your fault! :lol: Thanks for the welcome and don't worry, plenty more pics to share. I am honoured to receive a mrgreen :) Hi Dave, thanks very much, I kind of take 20+ shots and if 1 turns out good I'm very happy! But I try to learn as I go along, I'm definately bet...

Hi everyone, after discovering this site, through a chance meeting with Trevor, I thought I'd start my own personal diary. My interest in butterflies is relatively recent, growing over the last 2-3 years. I've gone from just enjoying walking in the countryside to seeking out specific sites and speci...