Let's hope so Dave - I'm not usually on the common at that time of year but I shall make sure I check it out this year.
Cheers Neil - I imagine they can! Glad you liked the SSB as I'm sure there will be more to come
Yes, good memories M
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So pleased we all had that day
Cheers Wurzel - let's hope so eh?
I thought today would be a good day to see the Black Hairstreaks. The weather forecast was cloudy with sunny spells (will slow them down I thought). It is forecast to be warmer over the Bank Hols but I guessed it might get a little 'busy' (I was right about that; there was not another soul there
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). I was delighted to see at least 7 BUT they would not land anywhere except really high in the Oak, in the Sallow, anywhere except low on the Blackthorn (and even a lot of that is outside my reach!). So, I enjoyed watching them and each time a cloud came over and they threatened to settle low, at the last second there would be a change of direction and they would perch on a high branch. Consequently, all my shots are on full zoom and even then it was challenging. Just might have to go back !
Perhaps this behaviour might change when the females start to emerge.