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Wurzel
I was going to stop of a Corfe but ended up spending all my time at Durlston, 22 species is a pretty good day and sounds like I was right about finding a secret Lulworth lairWurzel wrote:Great shots of the Lulworths BugboyPhilzoid and I stopped off at Corfe Castle on the way and then found a cracking little place for lunch at Durlston where we were surrounded by Small, Essex and Lulworths. It was a cracking day for us, we didn't get the Grayling or the Cloudy which I was kinda hoping for but we still racked up 22-23 species
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Have a goodun
Wurzel
That ritual must be most unpleasant for you, Bugboy, after your extended period of absence?bugboy wrote:Yes that’s right, work! I have actually been back at work for one whole week now, it’s been a horrific shock to the system...
I hope you're able to ease yourself back in David, I have another week booked off next weekDavid M wrote:That ritual must be most unpleasant for you, Bugboy, after your extended period of absence?bugboy wrote:Yes that’s right, work! I have actually been back at work for one whole week now, it’s been a horrific shock to the system...
I myself will be returning to work tomorrow after a full 3 weeks off and I daresay I will be feeling similarly deflated!
Thanks Dave, I'm sure like me, you weren't paying too much attention to the SmEssex with all the Lulworths flying around.millerd wrote:Great photos of the Lulworths from Durlston, Buggy. It's one of my favourite places, and combining a morning on the beach at Studland with an afternoon here is a great way of spending a summer's day. Interesting that you found Small, I found Essex, and Wurzel found both! I've seen all three here before, so it's no surprise really.
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Dave
Thanks JanetJanet Turnbull wrote:Back at work! Oh dear. But you've certainly made the most of the summer and I have really enjoyed following your mission. Lovely picture of the Painted Lady - I have not seen any up here yet.
Janet
Not Autumn already!! Well why not? Everything else has been early this summer. We'll be celebrating Christmas in November this year!bugboy wrote:17th July, Tottenham Marshes
As you would expect everything was winding down for the night, catching the dying rays of the evening sun as it disappeared behind a bank milky high cloud.
The evening had a distinctly autumnal feel about it, particularly the Comma’s basking on dying Hazel leaves.
Definitely still life in the season yet, I wonder what's waiting to come and visit from just over the ChannelDavid M wrote:I note your comments regarding the 'autumnal feel' to proceedings, Bugboy. I daresay this is the inevitable downside to an 'early' year? That said, you're still seeing an excellent range of species and who knows, there might well be pleasant surprises in store round your way once autumn genuinely comes knocking at your door.
Hi Peter, well I have worked here for over 20 years so they do owe me something! Yes I suspect I shall be spending a good proportion of next week camped out at Bookham looking for those Hairstreaks...peterc wrote:Your employer must be very generous in allowing you to take quite a few days off, Paul. No doubt we'll hear of Brown Hairstreak records from you next week which I am looking forward to reading about. No pressure, mind
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ATB
Peter
Thanks Goldie, it's still very early for the SSS, as long as the weather holds you might get them next week if you're still aroundGoldie M wrote:Hi! Bugboy, lovely photos you've got in your post, I've been looking for the SS Skipper here in Kent but no show yetGoldie
And if you want to extend the season a bit, head further north, although still an early season it is not so advanced around my patch as it is further south and from what I have seen from reports the northwest is not far ahead of where it usually is.bugboy wrote:Definitely still life in the season yet, I wonder what's waiting to come and visit from just over the ChannelDavid M wrote:I note your comments regarding the 'autumnal feel' to proceedings, Bugboy. I daresay this is the inevitable downside to an 'early' year? That said, you're still seeing an excellent range of species and who knows, there might well be pleasant surprises in store round your way once autumn genuinely comes knocking at your door.![]()
Sent you a PM but yes, I have no idea how we nearly always miss each other at all these Surrey sites we both visit!millerd wrote:Good stuff from Box Hill, Buggy.Which bit of the area were you looking at? There are several areas to explore and most have a few SSS, but I wonder if I've missed a bit as I've never seen more than one Small Blue before. I've also never managed to bump into you there!
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Dave
Not sure my bank account could cope with another northern trip this year, especially now its' peak holiday season!Neil Freeman wrote:And if you want to extend the season a bit, head further north, although still an early season it is not so advanced around my patch as it is further south and from what I have seen from reports the northwest is not far ahead of where it usually is.bugboy wrote:Definitely still life in the season yet, I wonder what's waiting to come and visit from just over the ChannelDavid M wrote:I note your comments regarding the 'autumnal feel' to proceedings, Bugboy. I daresay this is the inevitable downside to an 'early' year? That said, you're still seeing an excellent range of species and who knows, there might well be pleasant surprises in store round your way once autumn genuinely comes knocking at your door.![]()
There has definitely been a south east/northwest split in the weather a lot of the time this year and here in the midlands we seem to have been one side or the other at different times.
Cheers,
Neil.