Thanks all for your replies. The two images put up by Andy have convinced me it's the right camera to buy. They are just what I needed to see. Medard's images are impressive but we are solidly a Canon house with a plethora of lenses. Going Sony will be a sort of neutral step :) . I'd never heard of ...

I'm in the same istuation as overthepass in that I'm finding a Canon 7D plus 100 - 400mm lens a bit heavy to lug around all day. I'm looking at the Sony RX10 IV. This will enable me to do bird photography as its zoom lens is equivalent to 600mm at the long end. Maybe I'm asking too much of the camer...

Thank you David. It's back today with a friend! Taking a lot of interest in one another but no action so probably two males. Also Comma, Holly Blue and 3 Small Whites.

Very pleased to see a Small Copper in the garden this afternoon along with a Holly Blue and 2 Small Whites. It's two years since we have had a Small Copper here. We used to get all three generations.

Hi Pete, please reserve places for Pat & me

Those SSB photos are amazing! Did they involve any new kit?

robin

Thanks Guy

Actually, this is one of Pat's.
I thought it might be another nivescens but seeing the sliver of blue at the bottom edge of the hindwing I'm inclined to go for dorylas.
Anyone agree?

Robin

Not that I'm aware of Guy and this is the only shot I got of it.

Robin

Guy,

Thanks once again,

Robin

Guy - thanks for your help, much appreciated.

Robin

Hi, I suspect that most of the Chalkhills we saw were coridon but I'm not so sure about these two. They were distinctly greyer and duller that the rest and so I wonder could they be hispana ? -- Chalkhill Blue (Rivert, Spain 24-06-10) - RT-3195.jpg -- Chalkhill Blue (Col del Montellbar, Spain 22-06-...

Wow, what a brilliant photo!! Adonis without a cell spot AND Mother of Pearl Blue. Well done Pete!!

Forgive me again, but shouldn't an Adonis have a cell spot like this one, also seen in Spain:
Cheers,
Robin

Please forgive my ignorance. I had this identified as a Spanish Fritillary desfontainii based on the chevron in s3: Spanish Fritillary (Mountains above Lessui, Spain 23-06-10) - RT-3159.jpg It looks quite convincing to me. If I'm wrong then i'll rename it. If I'm correct then why aren't Pete's aurin...

Yep, thanks Lee, duplicate removed.
Robin

Hi, I'm afraid some of these are quite worn: 1: -- Blue (Tornafort, Spain 21-06-10) - RT-2614.jpg 2: IMG_2141.jpg 3: unknown Blue (Creu de Perves, Spain 24-06-10) - RT-3394.jpg 4: unknown Blue (Creu de Perves, Spain 24-06-10) - RT-3451.jpg 5: unknown Blue (Tornafort, Spain 21-06-10) - RT-2712.jpg 6:...

Another lot from Spain that I'm needing help with. These first two are the same butterfly. Despite the evident lack of a tail I think this might be a Provencal Short-tailed blue: 1: -- Blue (Mountains above Lessui, Spain 23-06-10) - RT-3100.jpg 2: -- Blue (Mountains above Lessui, Spain 23-06-10) - R...

Thanks Guy & Roger,

Brilliant as ever!!

Robin

Guy, Roger, You chaps are amazing. Thanks for the insightful responses.

With No 1 I mean't Melitaea didyma didyma as illustrated in Tolman & Lewington and not meridionalis Is that what you meant Guy?

Robin