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Wurzel
Ha ha, maybe not this one, it's good to keep my literally TENS of followers hungry for more!Wurzel wrote:Will this one be going on Insta as well ?
That IS unusual, Callum, and you did extremely well to capture it.CallumMac wrote:...But there was plenty around the reserve to keep me entertained - not least the slightly unusual sight of a Peacock basking on the tops of reeds!
If you can see Small Tortoiseshells in double figures then I'm highly envious, Callum. This is increasingly becoming a species to covet at this time of year, even in south Wales where they are still supposed to be common.CallumMac wrote:...as the numbers of Small Tortoiseshells on the move soared into double figures, they were finally joined by a supporting cast of Commas and Peacocks.
Indeed! Although in this case, my first and last Comma shots (half an hour or so apart) were within ~50cm of each other, but looking at the wing-wear, show different individuals - I guess the first male must have been chased off in that time!Wurzel wrote:Commas in the Spring are really good value for money aren't they Callum? You can get some shots, wander away and check something else out and come back later for some more shots and there they'll be![]()
I've seen a few folk this spring saying that they're thin on the ground down south, but that's certainly not my impression here in Yorks. Perhaps our summer up here was a bit milder/wetter last year than down there? Our winter has certainly been mild enough for most to survive.David M wrote:If you can see Small Tortoiseshells in double figures then I'm highly envious, Callum. This is increasingly becoming a species to covet at this time of year