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Wurzel
Thanks Paul, it’s great to see you’ve had a really good year, I don’t have much time to comment on PD’s these days but I’ve been following and enjoying your diary.bugboy wrote:My, that is a very striking looking male Wall! Great images as always James
Hello Trevor, yes it was a bit unusual with the double eye spots. The third brood Wall seem to be coming along well. And I’ve seen Clouded Yellows laying eggs so hopefully.....trevor wrote:Nice Wall Brown specimen, James. Hopefully a third brood along with
the Clouded Yellows will extend the season again this year.
Best wishes,
Trevor.
Cheers Wurzel, I didn’t get many PBF photos this year but I was quite pleased with that one. Thanks for the reply hopefully you received mine ok.Wurzel wrote:What a stand out Wall RexBrilliant Pearls and Small Pearls too
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Wurzel
So kind of you MikeMaximus wrote:Once again, James, lovely images. That's a very striking Wall Brown indeed![]()
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Hi David, yes I love looking at photos of spring butterflies during the winter in anticipation of what the new year will bring. Hopefully next spring will be a productive one. I missed Orange Tips this year, a very poor showing locally. A resurgence would be most welcome next year.David M wrote:Such a joy to be briefly transported back to spring, James.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you encountered during the warm, dry summer now.
Many thanks Neil, very kind of youNeil Freeman wrote:Some stunning images in your look backs to spring James. Hard to pick any favourites but the Grizzled Skipper trio and Wall Browns stand out for me![]()
Great stuff,
Neil.
Thank you WurzelWurzel wrote:Absolutely cracking images Rex and whilst the Blackstreak is a stunner that Meadow Brown just goes above and beyond- amazing
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Wurzel
Hello Goldie, I didn’t expect to see one myself this year but life is full of surprisesGoldie M wrote:Great BlackHS Rex,![]()
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Hi David, I was delighted to see such a lovely specimen of a Black Hairstreak. Like all of our Hairstreaks they are so smart when they are fresh out of the box.David M wrote:Whoa! That first image was unexpected, James!
Beautiful Black Hairstreak (and the others are pretty good too).
Roll on your next instalment.
Hello Ernie, yes indeed - the hot Weather we had this summer already seems like a distant memory, at least that’s how I feel now that it’s getting a bit autumnal. Thank you, I was very lucky to find a Black Hairstreak in such great condition, hopefully you’ll manage to see some Black Hairstreaks next year.ernie f wrote:Hi, James. Its great to revisit summertime butterflies when you are getting into autumn. Its like reliving the season all over again. The Black Hairstreak shot is rather special though. That's not one I was able to get to see this year.
Absolutely right, James....but in addition they are extremely RARE and elusive which makes them even more precious.Butterflysaurus rex wrote:..I was delighted to see such a lovely specimen of a Black Hairstreak. Like all of our Hairstreaks they are so smart when they are fresh out of the box.
Many thanks Trevor, yes seeing Purple Hairstreaks down low is always a real treat. I didn’t do quite as well with them as I did last year though.trevor wrote:Wonderful male Purple Hairstreak, James.
It's been a brilliant year for them, I found them down low on 8 out of 11
early morning visits to Abbots Wood, but not as fresh as yours.
I also like your Dark Green Fritillary, great pose.
Keep well,
Trevor.