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First Chequered Skippers for 2016 Reported
First Chequered Skippers for 2016 Reported
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- Pete Eeles
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Re: First Chequered Skippers for 2016 Reported
Excellent news! Thanks for reporting Scott!
Cheers,
- Pete
Cheers,
- Pete
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- Rogerdodge
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Re: First Chequered Skippers for 2016 Reported
Thanks
I am heading up for my annual pilgrimage on Tue 31st - so they should be in good numbers by then.
I am heading up for my annual pilgrimage on Tue 31st - so they should be in good numbers by then.
Cheers
Roger
Roger
Re: First Chequered Skippers for 2016 Reported
I hope the weather is kind to you, Roger. This part of the UK is beautiful beyond belief on those rare sunny, warm, wind-free days of late spring.
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Re: First Chequered Skippers for 2016 Reported
David
Indeed - in the past I have been very lucky with weather, and fortunately so, as I had very little time in Scotland due to work constraints.
However, this year I have little or no such problems - time is on my side!!
As well as the usual, reliable, sites, I am also going to have a look at some "possible" sites as well.
After the Chequered Skippers, I am popping over to Mull for a few days (are you still there Jack?)
On the way back I have a booked a landing on Bass Rock to photograph the gannets, and after that a trip to the Farne Islands for the terns and puffins and all the other good stuff on my way back south.
Indeed - in the past I have been very lucky with weather, and fortunately so, as I had very little time in Scotland due to work constraints.
However, this year I have little or no such problems - time is on my side!!
As well as the usual, reliable, sites, I am also going to have a look at some "possible" sites as well.
After the Chequered Skippers, I am popping over to Mull for a few days (are you still there Jack?)
On the way back I have a booked a landing on Bass Rock to photograph the gannets, and after that a trip to the Farne Islands for the terns and puffins and all the other good stuff on my way back south.
Cheers
Roger
Roger
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Re: First Chequered Skippers for 2016 Reported
I'm in the area on Saturday - so will check it out...though the weather forecast isn't great! Monday looks alot better...so may be lucky on my way back down south!
I usually do Chequered Skippers a week or two later...but catching up with them tomorrow would save me a long drive!
I usually do Chequered Skippers a week or two later...but catching up with them tomorrow would save me a long drive!
Re: First Chequered Skippers for 2016 Reported
Sounds fantastic, Roger. The only disappointment is that good ole' Jack has now moved to Nairn!Rogerdodge wrote:David
Indeed - in the past I have been very lucky with weather, and fortunately so, as I had very little time in Scotland due to work constraints.
However, this year I have little or no such problems - time is on my side!!
As well as the usual, reliable, sites, I am also going to have a look at some "possible" sites as well.
After the Chequered Skippers, I am popping over to Mull for a few days (are you still there Jack?)
On the way back I have a booked a landing on Bass Rock to photograph the gannets, and after that a trip to the Farne Islands for the terns and puffins and all the other good stuff on my way back south.
I hope you will share your experiences with us on here when you return. I'd very much like to see any images you take.
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Re: First Chequered Skippers for 2016 Reported
I am heading North in a couple of weeks and after a short stay at Arnside will be carrying on for a few days at Fort William when I plan to explore the surrounding area and hopefully see a Chequered Skipper or two which is the last resident species I have yet to see on the UK mainland list. Like Roger I am hoping to be able to have a look at some 'possible' sites as well as the well known ones, guess it will all depend on the weather.
Neil.
Neil.
- Pete Eeles
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Re: First Chequered Skippers for 2016 Reported
Chequered Skipper emerging in good numbers at Glasdrum! Full report here: viewtopic.php?f=29&t=3977&p=110473#p110473
.... and glad to see you're out of hibernation, Roger!
Cheers,
- Pete
.... and glad to see you're out of hibernation, Roger!
Cheers,
- Pete
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Re: First Chequered Skippers for 2016 Reported
Indeed Pete - p.m. sent.... and glad to see you're out of hibernation, Roger!
Cheers
Roger
Roger