Lee Hurrell
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Thanks, David. They are majestic to watch. You'll know when you see one
Best wishes,
Lee
Best wishes,
Lee
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Rounding off August 2016 at Denbies
Second brood Adonis were evident at Denbies Hillside in Surrey at the end of August 2016. Seen this evening were: Adonis Blue, Chalkhill Blue, Common Blue, Brown Argus, Meadow Brown and Small Heath.
Second brood Adonis were evident at Denbies Hillside in Surrey at the end of August 2016. Seen this evening were: Adonis Blue, Chalkhill Blue, Common Blue, Brown Argus, Meadow Brown and Small Heath.
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Lovely glowing shots Lee Hopefully your filling your boots with first generation Adonis at the moment Interesting looking Small Heath - I've seen them with and without spots but not with little streaks
Have a goodun
Wurzel
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Wurzel
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I really like that back-lit image of the Small Heath, Lee. I'm assuming it was taken in the early evening?
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Thanks, both. I do love sunset butterflying
The Small Heath does have nice little streaks, doesn't it?
The photo was taken at 19.45, David.
Best wishes,
Lee
The Small Heath does have nice little streaks, doesn't it?
The photo was taken at 19.45, David.
Best wishes,
Lee
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Last Hurrah for Lingfield
An afternoon at Lingfield Nature Reserve resulted in Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown, Large White, Small White and a Red Admiral.
An afternoon at Lingfield Nature Reserve resulted in Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown, Large White, Small White and a Red Admiral.
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Autumn delights at Sheepleas
Sheepleas Nettle Meadow in Surrey is always a great place for Nymphalids, so I am frequently there at the beginning and toward the end of the season.
25th September 2016 was no different: I saw 7 Red Admiral, 2 Comma and a male Green-veined White.
Sheepleas Nettle Meadow in Surrey is always a great place for Nymphalids, so I am frequently there at the beginning and toward the end of the season.
25th September 2016 was no different: I saw 7 Red Admiral, 2 Comma and a male Green-veined White.
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Great set of Specklies Lee, especially number 4, that's a member of the 'I wish I'd taken that one' club
Have a goodun
Wurzel
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Wurzel
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I would never think of looking for butterflies at that hour, Lee. Just shows what I'm missing I suppose.Lee Hurrell wrote: The photo was taken at 19.45, David.
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Thanks, Wurzel. Speckled Wood is a rather photogenic butterfly at times!
David, for those few short weeks, when it is warm and sunny enough, it's quite literally a golden hour for photos.
Best wishes,
Lee
David, for those few short weeks, when it is warm and sunny enough, it's quite literally a golden hour for photos.
Best wishes,
Lee
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2017 gets underway
Early season warm sunshine can only mean one place - Sheepleas. 25th March 2017 gave me a full house of hibernators as well as a Holly Blue.
The next day I explored a new site near home, Grant Moors Path in Farnborough. It's a lovely path with a patchwork of habitats along the Blackwater River, adjacent to the A331. I would return to visit here many times.
I ventured over the border into Surrey and found another Comma.
Early season warm sunshine can only mean one place - Sheepleas. 25th March 2017 gave me a full house of hibernators as well as a Holly Blue.
The next day I explored a new site near home, Grant Moors Path in Farnborough. It's a lovely path with a patchwork of habitats along the Blackwater River, adjacent to the A331. I would return to visit here many times.
I ventured over the border into Surrey and found another Comma.
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That is a flipping brilliant close up shot of the Brismtone Lee absolutely cracking Up close they do have something of a Punk look going on
Have a goodun
Wurzel
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Wurzel
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Thanks, Wurzel. I was particularly happy with how that one came out I actually have it on my wall! I also have a similar one coming up for AprilWurzel wrote:That is a flipping brilliant close up shot of the Brimstone Lee absolutely cracking
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Lee
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A gorgeous day in early April and a visit to Denbies Hillside in Surrey.
Along with my spring officially starting with a male and a female Orange Tip, I saw plenty of Brimstones, Peacocks and Small Tortoiseshells.
Along with my spring officially starting with a male and a female Orange Tip, I saw plenty of Brimstones, Peacocks and Small Tortoiseshells.
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Lovely shots Lee, lets hope the weather picks up soon and we see more Butterflies Goldie
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That is another great Brimstone closeup Lee Also really like the large blue triangles on the Small tort - really makes it stand out
Have a goodun
Wurzel
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Wurzel
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Thank you both!
Best wishes,
Lee
Best wishes,
Lee
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More from Grants Moor Path
Quickly becoming my favourite local site, I returned to Grants Moor Path, near Farnborough North station. Here, I saw Holly Blue, Speckled Wood, Brimstone, Orange Tip, Comma and Peacock.
Moving on to Dawney's Hill, near Pirbright, I found this beautiful little micro moth on the gorse flowers along with Orange Tip, Brimstone, Peacock, Speckled Wood and Holly Blue.
Quickly becoming my favourite local site, I returned to Grants Moor Path, near Farnborough North station. Here, I saw Holly Blue, Speckled Wood, Brimstone, Orange Tip, Comma and Peacock.
Moving on to Dawney's Hill, near Pirbright, I found this beautiful little micro moth on the gorse flowers along with Orange Tip, Brimstone, Peacock, Speckled Wood and Holly Blue.
To butterfly meadows, chalk downlands and leafy glades; to summers eternal.
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That Holly Blue is a Dave Miller special Lee Cracking Brimstone as well - the male is gurt lush
Have a goodun
Wurzel
Have a goodun
Wurzel
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That's an interesting close up of the male Brimstone, Lee. Their antennae are quite unusual, I find. They are quite short and a lovely, rust colour and the eyes are quite dark, something that your image shows very well.