It was a pleasure to meet you. I'm glad you enjoyed the day with HIM, the Valezina was the highlight of the day for me. Phil tells me we shall be having a day out at Regents Park, may well bump into you there thank you.

It was nice to meet you both. We try not to let anyone to go away disappointed and Phil does seem to have the knack of spotting them hiding in the low branches. I think they are used to him and come to say hello

Hi Richard, To be honest I just googled caterpillar with blue stripe

I think this is your caterpillar Richard http://ukmoths.org.uk/species/malacosom ... a/larva-6/

Monks Wood, Cambs 10 Black Hairstreak seen this afternoon, Females out now and Phil saw one male that was already rather tatty. Hope the coming week will be good. They are still perching above my head at the moment and doing the typical tilting thing :x One of mine and one of Phils :D Black Hairstre...

A true gentleman who wanted everyone to enjoy the Swallowtails. I spotted the first Green Hairsteak in his garden, he was delighted. One good turn deserves another

Hi Neil, Was good to meet you and Jane. You have certainly made the most of your trip with some lovely pics of our northern species. I have ordered the Skin So Soft as recommended not in time to keep the mozzies at bay today. I agree with you late afternoon at Glen Loy was midge heaven and I believe...

The Forecast for this week was very poor and we had pretty much agreed Black Hairstreak would not be seen until the weekend, if then. Yesterday wasn't too bad with mainly sun, a little windy at times and rain staring around 4pm. Today looked promising also so Phil, Imogen and I headed off to Monks W...

The weather in Cambs has been poor of late to say the least so Phil and I set off for sunny Scotland. First stop was Glen Etive where we found a small clearing in the forest and within only a few minutes we had Chequered Skippers and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillaries in sight. Although well into the...

Yes, saw a post on FB 8 seen this weekend. We usually park at the Dry Mill Lane carpark. follow the path until you see a carved seat. Gate opposite this is a good place

Aston Rowant

Adonis Blue, only on the north side though

Holme Fen TL199896 - Small Copper, White Admiral, Silver-washed Fritillary

Aversley Wood,TL164821 - Silver-washed Fritillary, Purple Haistreak, White-letter Hairstreak

Since it's still very cold, and yes we had hail again today. Bottom of a hole
The Barnack stone was also used to build Sawtry Abbey, long gone. Did you ever see Grizzled Skipper there Jack? I had one years ago and one was seen last year but I don't know where to look

Green Hairstreak. Barnack Hills & Holes, Cambs. Cold start to the day, a chilly wind. Only 1 seen 11.30. Only other butterflies seen 2 Brimstone

I have ordered my copy although it will probably get 'borrowed' . Pre-publication price £17.95 including postage

10th July, Fermyn. I'm cheating, this is Phil's shot but I love it Mine were on 5th usual fare for Fermyn

The photo doesn't really do it justice it was bright blue on the upper wing, Green/Blue Hairstreak, Barnack Hills & Holes, Cambs 4.5.15
It's not a trick of the light, it moved around an always had the blue showing, maybe wear caused the colour change,

A Brimstone, Kings Dyke, Whittlesey Nr Peterborough a sunny and mild day

This is my favourite. I was rather tardy, looking for Small Copper at the other end of the field, just managed to catch it before it flew off. I'm sure Willrow and PhiliB have better ones. Shipton Bellinger 12 Aug.

Thank you Bill. We are always guaranteed a good day with your invaluable knowledge. Thank you for showing us the Golden-ringed Dragonfly, a first for us. The evening sun was glorious at Aberbargoed Grasslands NNR (see I didn't forget the NNR :D ) M F 0112.jpg A delight to be part of a perfect day SP...