Fermyn Woods, Northants - Sunday 13_07_2008

[NickB]

More like Picadilly Circus than a quiet wood! Many groups and individuals out to see his majesty - and we were not disappointed! After a cloudy start up to 3 Purple Emperors at a time were down on the track taking-up minerals from - well, shrimp paste and a fox's calling card seemed the favourites. Until that is, one of the group (will ask JackHarr for his name) seemed even more attractive!

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Also good numbers of White Admirals and reports of Silver Washed frits in the main drives and White-Letter Hairstreak in the elms along the tracks

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Nick

[Jack Harrison]

Ian Kirkton I think - he with the smelly boots. But neatly tied laces don't you think?

Seeing that on the screen, it loooks as if I have cut and pasted the butterfly onto a background. I can assure you I didn't.

Jack

[Jack Harrison]

Ian's trousers were also very popular.

Jack

[Jack Harrison]

Another action shot (don't know who the photographer is)

Jack

[Jack Harrison]

And Nick Ballard studying fox droppings (there happens to be a PE in the photo but that is incidental)

(Matthew - feel free to use any of my photos on The Purple Empire)

Jack

[NickB]

And Nick Ballard studying fox droppings (there happens to be a PE in the photo but that is incidental)

Jack

"H'mmmm - they're quite fresh! Wish that butterfly would get out of the way..."

"Ah, Brunch...!"

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[Jack Harrison]

You'll recognise yourselves. If anyone wants a large version, drop me a private message.

Jack