Cracking set of Adonis and Small Blue shots Daved 8) :mrgreen: - the variation amongst the Small Blue is great but I can't let myself get waylaid by more spot counting :wink: :lol: The Adonis are only just starting over this way so hopefully we'll get some fresh ones :D I think the white flowers are...

I see what you mean about the 3D effect Trevor, I got it up on the screen and went to get my cuppa, when I came back in I was reaching for my camera before I twigged it was on the screen :wink: That last shot of the view wouldn't have been possible last year,hopefully 'opening' up the hollow won't a...

Cracking photos and reports Maximus 8) Martin Down has been poor this year; an awful lot of walking for a few butterflies, various previously productive parts of the Dyke have been grazed to within an inch of their life whilst other sections left to overgrow - hopefully it'll be back to it's former ...

Fantastic images Bugboy I tried an evening visit as well and by 5:30 they were all tucked up in bed Are the ones over that way the same or are they party animals?

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A cracking start David (or do you prefer Dave?) Looks more like a female Uncommon Blue to me You don't often see them that blue

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Cheers Maximus :D Bugboy and I are looking into how we get the members pin badge - I'm hoping it'll be a little like the Gnasher one from the DTMFC :lol: Cheers Goldie :D I hope things take a turn for the better for you soon Goldie, I reckon it will as good things come to those who wait :wink: :D Fo...

"pictures of a dirt path with some unrecognisable orange smudge"...ditto
They are mighty fine Dave - especially the final one That second Small Copper is a lovely looking specimen 8)I'll PM you about Sidbury

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Cracking Greenstreak shots Bugboy And sterling work on finding the single Marshie. Cotley is usually a week or so behind as Dave and I discovered the day before but that was still one of, if not the first

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It's a brilliant site for them isn't it Maximus :D Great that you got to fill your boots with them 8) and the Walls do seem more chilled there :mrgreen: There were still a few about this weekend but they're starting to peter out now, if you're in the area next season I can PM you some directions for...

Very productive four and half hours Neil 8) :D Marshies are great value ofr money as not only are they so variable but in different lights the same butterfly can look very different as well 8) Pick of the bunch for me is the last one, the dark ground colour really contrasts with the chequers 8) :mrg...

Shame about the Grizzlies Goldie but you've always got to leave something for next year Looks like you're giving millerd a run for is money with those Holly Blue shots

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Cracking set of shots Katrina My fave of a very 'fave worthy' bunch has to go to the egg laying Small Blue, definitely one of those images that paints a thousand words

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That shot with Minnie standing guard is brilliant and made even better with the guard dog peeking out form behind the grasses I think this species is near the top of my'I'd love to see' list

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Cheers for your further investigation Ernie

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Cheers Trevor :D Looks like the trip to Hill paid off 8) They can't have been out for more than 5 minutes but the looks of them 8) :mrgreen: Cheers Katrina :D I started on Lime pickle, like you get in a curry house but then moved onto I Pataks Hot Mixed pickle -it has the spice and limes as well as ...

"Amazingly, I didn't take any photos of Holly Blues" - were you feeling alright Dave? You've got m worried now :? :wink: Lovely to see the Glannies and the Dukes and those Small Blues are sublime, the delicate scales - lush :D 8) :mrgreen: I'm hoping to visit the Dorset or Wiltshire branch...

Cracking Blues Neil, love the blue female But the have to be reserved for the Brimstone in flight shots - cracking! Was that manual settings or Sports mode?

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Finally Trevor :roll: :lol: They certainly took their time this year, I think the Diva was having a backstage strop :lol: Great set of shots and a Large Skipper too 8) :mrgreen: I missed out on my first at Martin Down by a few hours but luckily I picked up a few after work at Sidbury the other night...

Cracking set of images Bugboy Do we get a special pin badge now that we're in 'the club'

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They are cracking shots Guy, especially the second one - really interesting posture there :D Being surprised at the size of bird is a common occurrence as its so difficult to get the correct idea from a guide book. That's the advantage that butterfly guides have in that they can illustrate to almost...