Thanks, David, Wurzel, Kev and Pauline
Today we decided to venture further afield, so crossed over into Wiltshire, in search of some Marsh Fritillaries. We chose to visit today due to the predicted weather forecast, which turned out to be totally wrong as usual. Instead of the calm, beautifully posed butterflies we’d hoped for, they were all totally supercharged in the strong breeze and full sun. Getting some shots became a bit of a challenge, you only had to look at a butterfly and it took flight, it was one of ‘those’ days. By the end of the day we were hot, thirsty, sunburnt and totally knackered, but we managed to get some shots.
There were plenty of Marsh Fritillaries, both males and females and mating pairs, with some lovely fresh examples seen.
Several Duke of Burgundy.
Common and Adonis Blues, including a mating pair.
Grizzled Skippers including this fine individual.
Several Wall Browns - this was the best shot I could manage.
I also had my sights on a stunning Marsh Fritillary ab. but it was impossible to get a shot as it was so lively, and then it disappeared
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Although we searched for half an hour we didn't relocate it
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I got a very good look at it, and it appeared very similar to one I saw several years ago in Dorset.
Also seen were, Brown Argus, Green Hairstreak, mainly females egg laying, Dingy Skippers, a Peacock
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, Orange-tips and GV Whites.