Katrina

[Katrina]

Of an obliging Small Copper

[Butterflysaurus rex]

Really lovely Small Copper images Katrina, I'm quite partial to a bit of back lighting.

BW's

James

[Katrina]

Thanks, Brex, but what do you make of the strange eggs on the previous posting?

[Butterflysaurus rex]

Thanks, Brex, but what do you make of the strange eggs on the previous posting?

I'm not sure, my guess is they are probably moth cats. I suppose they could be sawfly larvae but I don't really know anything about them.

[Katrina]

Having checked the butterfly websites early this morning it was clear where I needed to go today. I convinced my friend of this and we headed off to see the Queen of Spain Fritillaries. We were very fortunate it being a bank holiday, sunny and they were within easy driving distance. When we arrived on site someone immediately pointed out a Q.O.S. so there was no searching required. It was a pleasure to see Badger Bob, B.rex, Colin Knight and Neil Hulme amongst others and brilliant to see this rare visitor. A special thank you to Dave Harris for finding them, Neil for posting about them and the farmer for being welcoming.

[millerd]

Nice photos of Queen of Spain, Katrina. Much !

Dave

[Wurzel]

Absolutely cracking set of shots Katrina, multiply by a bucket load

Have a goodun

Wurzel

[trevor]

I can't say well found it seems, but you came away with some great images.

[David M]

Seems like it was an impromptu UKB late summer gathering, Katrina!

If I didn't live so far away I'd have been there myself!

[Katrina]

Thanks Dave, Wurzel and Trevor!
Thanks David, it certainly was like a get together so expect more postings of photos by others. Just shows the power of the butterfly websites!

[Maximus]

Fantastic shots of the Queen of Spain Fritillary, Katrina not that I'm

[Goldie M]

Your so lucky Katrina to live so near to them lovely shots and some thing to remember through the Winter Goldie

[Katrina]

Thanks Maximus and Goldie! I do feel lucky to have seen them and lucky there are so many enthusiasts in Sussex keeping their eyes open!

[Pauline]

Smashing images there Katrina. Great shots of the underside which I personally think are more attractive. Wish I could have joined you.

[Katrina]

Thanks Pauline, we wished you could have joined us too, would have been good to catch up.

[Katrina]

I went to Rowland Wood this morning. I saw four fresh Commas, some Common Blues, some Red Admirals, a Painted Lady, a Green-Veined White, Small Heaths, Meadow Browns, Speckled Woods and a worn SPBF. In Park Heath Corner there was a Peacock.

[Katrina]

Yesterday evening I stopped off at Mill Hill. I did find a few Meadow Browns, Small Heaths and roosting blues but the best part was the views.
Today I went to Castle Hill and saw at least 12 Small Coppers and a Migrant Hawker as well as Meadow Browns, Small Heaths, some fresh Common Blues and a Red Admiral

[Wurzel]

Cracking views there Katrina - and the Small Copper is mighty fine

Have a goodun

Wurzel

[trevor]

A very moody and atmospheric image of the river and Lancing college.
Although taken in the evening, it has an early morning feel to it.

Very nice,
Trevor.

[David M]

Twelve Small Coppers is a respectable haul anywhere, Katrina, and if you're still seeing Meadow Browns and Small Heaths then that's a bonus.