Thanks, Medard, very interesting.
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Re: Cleopatra
That's right, Jack, I remember it well (unlike most other things!). Still hanging in there like you. Keep rocking!
Tony M.
Tony M.
Cleopatra
I had always assumed that the Cleopatra had closed wings when at rest like our Brimstone. Recently, in southern Greece my wife watched a male Cleo land and stretch its wings wide for a few seconds before flying off. Sadly, too quickly for a photograph. Any thoughts anyone?
Tony M.
Tony M.
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 6:00 pm
- Forum: Personal Diaries
- Topic: South Africa diary
- Replies: 114
- Views: 14962
Re: South Africa diary
Fascinating report. Thank you. I await your further communications with breath considerably bated.
Tony M.
Tony M.
- Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:02 pm
- Forum: Sightings
- Topic: February 2023
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4249
Re: February 2023
I also saw my first Red Admiral yesterday amongst the Snowdrops at Shugborough (Staffs). Lovely Valentine's Day gift...
Tony M.
Tony M.
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:55 pm
- Forum: Large Chequered Skipper
- Topic: Large Chequered Skipper Favourite photos of 2022
- Replies: 10
- Views: 961
Re: Large Chequered Skipper Favourite photos of 2022
From an early age, having seen a photograph of the stunning underside, LCS was on top of my want to see list. I finally made it in Bulgaria a few year back. As Guy says, the 'bouncing' flight is unique and a delight to watch.
Tony M.
Tony M.
- Thu Dec 08, 2022 3:32 pm
- Forum: Overseas
- Topic: Costa Rica November 2022
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1511
Re: Costa Rica November 2022
Brilliant report, Pete - many thanks. Took me back to my visit a few years back. One could easily spend a couple of years there if circumstances allowed! Did you have any trouble with your camera seizing up due to the humidity? I twice had to spend a couple of hours with my wife's hairdryer to get m...
- Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:23 pm
- Forum: Personal Diaries
- Topic: Appeal for funding
- Replies: 6
- Views: 394
Re: Appeal for funding
Hello David,
If you do get a chance to go to Bhutan, jump at it - you will not be disappointed - Sonam is a most knowledgeable and likeable chap. I'm sure he will show you some amazing stuff.
Tony.
If you do get a chance to go to Bhutan, jump at it - you will not be disappointed - Sonam is a most knowledgeable and likeable chap. I'm sure he will show you some amazing stuff.
Tony.
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 11:43 am
- Forum: Personal Diaries
- Topic: Appeal for funding
- Replies: 6
- Views: 394
Appeal for funding
I have recently received an appeal from Sonam Dorji in Bhutan, where he is trying to raise funds for a film about the Bhutan Glories. I have sent my five pennyworth - can anyone else help? Should anyone want to go to Bhutan butterflying, they could not do better than contacting Sonam - He knows wher...
- Wed Oct 19, 2022 2:08 pm
- Forum: Overseas
- Topic: Recommended tour companies
- Replies: 9
- Views: 527
Re: Recommended tour companies
Mario, the main guide with Wild Echo, is as good as it gets. He seems to know exactly where to find stuff and also makes sure everyone eats well. Highly recommended!
Tony M.
Tony M.
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 12:50 pm
- Forum: Personal Diaries
- Topic: Tony Moore
- Replies: 232
- Views: 40364
Re: Tony Moore
Thanks, David.
They are so variable, I wasn't sure.
Tony M.
They are so variable, I wasn't sure.
Tony M.
- Sat Sep 10, 2022 12:55 pm
- Forum: Personal Diaries
- Topic: Tony Moore
- Replies: 232
- Views: 40364
Re: Croatian fritillary Tony Moore
Tony M.
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 4:46 pm
- Forum: Personal Diaries
- Topic: Tony Moore
- Replies: 232
- Views: 40364
Red Admirals
Just back from Palanga on the Baltic coast of Lithuania, where there were literally hundreds of very fresh Red Admirals, both on the beach and in the small town The area comprises sand dunes giving way to Pine forest, where nettles are relatively scarce. I was delighted to see them as RA is my all t...
- Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:40 pm
- Forum: Personal Diaries
- Topic: Tony Moore
- Replies: 232
- Views: 40364
Good butterfly year
Am I alone in thinking that this is a good butterfly year? I only see common species around Stafford, but in numbers that I have not seen for many a long year. Long may it continue...
Tony M.
Tony M.
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 5:17 pm
- Forum: Photography
- Topic: Compositing
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2819
Re: Compositing
A very interesting subject - i shall be interested to read member's opinions. Personally, I think that all but basic tweaking should be declared, and such images should absolutely not be countenanced in any competition.
Tony M.
Tony M.
- Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:20 pm
- Forum: Competitions
- Topic: Annual 2021 Competition
- Replies: 131
- Views: 28899
Re: Annual 2021 Competition
[My sixpenn'th:
I think the fritillary is Assman's, but would be happy to be corrected
Tony M.
I think the fritillary is Assman's, but would be happy to be corrected
Tony M.
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:08 pm
- Forum: Links
- Topic: The lifecycle of the Spurge Hawk Moth
- Replies: 2
- Views: 795
Re: The lifecycle of the Spurge Hawk Moth
Absolutely riveting. What a stunning insect in all forms.. Thanks for the link.
Tony M.
Tony M.
- Wed Aug 11, 2021 8:29 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Greenwings: Montes Universales/Valencia coast, Spain, 30 July - 7 August 2021
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7577
Re: Greenwings: Montes Universales/Valencia coast, Spain, 30 July - 7 August 2021
A club to which I undoubtedly belong...
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Tony M.
- Sun Jun 06, 2021 8:52 pm
- Forum: Identification
- Topic: Big beastie
- Replies: 2
- Views: 222
Re: Big beastie
Many thanks, Mat,
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- Sun Jun 06, 2021 7:52 pm
- Forum: Identification
- Topic: Big beastie
- Replies: 2
- Views: 222
Big beastie
Any ideas about this beastie, which turned up in the house today. At first, I thought tabanid, but am now not so sure? Sorry about poor quality pic - my wife's mobile phone...
Tony M.
Tony M.