Andrew555
Re: Andrew555
I can only add to the other comments how cracking the level of detail on that PE wing shot As Bugboy says too, nice PE ab
Have a goodun
Wurzel
Have a goodun
Wurzel
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Andrew - It would be difficult to get a closer shot than that you took of the PE without using an Electron Microscope!
Wonderfully crisp too.
Wonderfully crisp too.
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Superb images, Andrew, and as others have said, that close up of the Emperor's hindwing is notably stunning.
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I love the close-up too, Andrew - the white looks as if it's been carefully painted on. The clarity is superb.
Dave
Dave
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Thanks a lot Mark. I see you got your sap run shots, and a beautiful Empress. Cheers.
Many thanks Bugboy, Wurzel, Ernie, David and Dave. Cheers all.
Many thanks Bugboy, Wurzel, Ernie, David and Dave. Cheers all.
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I'm in Dorset at the moment, so Portland visits are obligatory. Here are some Graylings from the past week, all seen at Tout Quarry.
They would spring up to challenge each other, and anything flying that passed by. Before landing again on the path, boulders or rock face.
The Buddleia's were well visited, very handy for pics.
*edit* I sent the one below to British Butterfly Aberrations who replied, ' Yes it is actually quite an uncommon ab. of the Grayling with the extra small dot ab. tripuncta. I notice the extra one is very close to the main spot at the apex. so it could possibly be a new form. Nonetheless it is a very good find and thanks for sending me the photo. Without the actual specimen, it would be hard to define.'
A joy to be on Portland again.
Cheers
They would spring up to challenge each other, and anything flying that passed by. Before landing again on the path, boulders or rock face.
The Buddleia's were well visited, very handy for pics.
*edit* I sent the one below to British Butterfly Aberrations who replied, ' Yes it is actually quite an uncommon ab. of the Grayling with the extra small dot ab. tripuncta. I notice the extra one is very close to the main spot at the apex. so it could possibly be a new form. Nonetheless it is a very good find and thanks for sending me the photo. Without the actual specimen, it would be hard to define.'
A joy to be on Portland again.
Cheers
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Great Grayling shots, Andrew. All with a nice clear backdrop.
The local Graylings on Windover hill use Rabbit scrapes surrounded by grass.
Decent shots are hard to get.
Great stuff,
Trevor.
The local Graylings on Windover hill use Rabbit scrapes surrounded by grass.
Decent shots are hard to get.
Great stuff,
Trevor.
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Cracking set of Graylings Andrew including the ab That looks like a perfect site to see them because 1 - as Trevor says there are no obstructions and 2 - it's in Dorset
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Wurzel
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Some really lovely Grayling images there Andrew and well done with that ab - great find
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Cheers Trevor, yes I think I've been a bit spoilt with Portland Graylings!
Cheers Wurzel, highly recommended.
Thanks a lot Pauline. An ab is always a nice bonus.
Cheers Wurzel, highly recommended.
Thanks a lot Pauline. An ab is always a nice bonus.
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There are lots of Chalkhill Blues on Portland at the moment, and it's all very hectic in the hot weather. So early morning or evening viewing is best, I'm an early riser anyway so I chose the morning, catch 'em as they're waking up!
Cheers
Cheers
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Fabulous Chalkhills Andrew I saw my first for 2018 this afternoon but they refused to open up for like those one did, again proving how much better behaved Dorset butterflies are
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Wurzel
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Wurzel
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Lovely images of the Graylings and Chalkhill Blues, Andrew. I always find it amusing to see Graylings nectaring avidly from buddleia....it seems they are almost unique as most other satyrids tend not to frequent this shrub, apart from the occasional Meadow Brown.
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Cheers Wurzel, nice one. Maybe!
Thanks David. There are a lot of Buddleia on Portland and I did see the occasional Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper and Marbled White on them as well. Cheers
Thanks David. There are a lot of Buddleia on Portland and I did see the occasional Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper and Marbled White on them as well. Cheers
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Some other sightings from Portland.
Found alongside the Chalkhills, a nicely marked female Meadow Brown, Marbled White and Small Copper.
A Hummingbird Hawk-moth, saw a few of these.
Portland always seems good for Painted Ladies.
Lots of Whites are on the wing, a Large here.
I also saw a Clouded Yellow twice, on different days in the same area, flyby's only so no pics. I got up early one day to try and find it warming up, no joy.
Cheers
Found alongside the Chalkhills, a nicely marked female Meadow Brown, Marbled White and Small Copper.
A Hummingbird Hawk-moth, saw a few of these.
Portland always seems good for Painted Ladies.
Lots of Whites are on the wing, a Large here.
I also saw a Clouded Yellow twice, on different days in the same area, flyby's only so no pics. I got up early one day to try and find it warming up, no joy.
Cheers
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Gorgeous Chalkhills Andrew, not to mention everything else on your recent trip to Portland
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Some addictions are good for the soul!
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Fantastic crisp images Andrew The Marbled White almost jumps out of the screen
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Wurzel
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Wurzel
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Some superb images in your latest sequences, Andrew. I particularly like the Graylings on buddleia, although the Marbled White and the beautifully marked female Meadow Brown are noteworthy too.
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Andrew - Its the Hummingbird Hawkmoth pic for me. Its really difficult to get a shot of these and you have nailed it.
Cheers,
Cheers,
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A great series of reports and photos from Portland Andrew, love the Chalkhills, and the Marbled White, and that Meadow Brown, and the Hummingbird Hawk Moth.
Great stuff
Neil.
Great stuff
Neil.
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