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What a stand out Wall Rex Brilliant Pearls and Small Pearls too Got your PM reply on the way tomorrow
Have a goodun
Wurzel
Have a goodun
Wurzel
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Once again, James, lovely images. That's a very striking Wall Brown indeed
Mike
Mike
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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.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you encountered during the warm, dry summer now.
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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 Rex Brilliant Pearls and Small Pearls too Got your PM reply on the way tomorrow
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So kind of you Mike , Wall Browns are so difficult to photograph that I was pleased to get a decent shot of this ‘particularly nice’ example.Maximus wrote:Once again, James, lovely images. That's a very striking Wall Brown indeed
Mike
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.
Thanks everyone your comments are most appreciated,
Best wishes,
James
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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.
Great stuff,
Neil.
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Many thanks Neil, very kind of you I believe it’s the only time I’ve ever seen three Grizzled Skippers together in that way. You don’t see Wall Browns sit on a perch like that very often either so I was very relieved when I managed to get a few shots before they flew. It made me feel better for missing the Orange Tips and Dukes this year.Neil 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.
Summer 2018 part 1
Thanks for looking,
James
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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
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Great BlackHS Rex, I've yet to see one Goldie
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Whoa! That first image was unexpected, James!
Beautiful Black Hairstreak (and the others are pretty good too).
Roll on your next instalment.
Beautiful Black Hairstreak (and the others are pretty good too).
Roll on your next instalment.
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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.
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Thank you Wurzel the Meadow Brown in question has to be the most well behaved one I’ve ever seen! In all my years of trying (and failing) with Meadow Browns that one takes the biscuit!!Wurzel 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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Hello Goldie, I didn’t expect to see one myself this year but life is full of surprises I hope you catch up with one of these lovely insects at some point in the near future.Goldie M wrote:Great BlackHS Rex, I've yet to see one Goldie
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.
Once again, thanks all for your very kind and generous comments.
Best wishes,
James
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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.
I haven't had a proper audience with this species for three years now so I automatically get envious when I see encounters such as these.
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Summer 2018 part 2
Thanks for looking,
James
Thanks for looking,
James
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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.
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.
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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.
A few other things made up for it thankfully .
Best wishes,
James.
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Even more stunning shots James and that Purple Hairstreak is a real stand out image - it's an immaculate shot
Have a goodun
Wurzel
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Absolutely glorious, James. What a great selection. Much as I love all the butterflies it’s that image of the Bee Orchid that stands out. More please!
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Hi! James , my favourite shot's have got to be the second shot of the DGF and the Purple HS shot Goldie
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Beautiful sights and shots James.
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More beautiful images James
I love the two Dark Green Fritillary photos, both equal favourites in different ways
Superb stuff,
Neil.
I love the two Dark Green Fritillary photos, both equal favourites in different ways
Superb stuff,
Neil.
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