October 2022
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Re: October 2022
No butterflies to report but for a taste of autumn here's a snap taken yesterday a pal has just sent me.
Fairly certain it's a Snakeskin Grisette (Amanita ceciliae).
I say taste of autumn....I certainly wouldn't eat it !
Fairly certain it's a Snakeskin Grisette (Amanita ceciliae).
I say taste of autumn....I certainly wouldn't eat it !
Re: October 2022
Thunderstorms both early and late today (23rd) on my local patch, but in between there was a spell of very warm sunshine - probably up to 19 degrees again. During this spell I managed to see five butterflies. One piece of ivy had attracted a Red Admiral and a Holly Blue, but neither sat in an accessible position. However, my slight frustration at this was assuaged by the appearance of a Speckled Wood which had decided to take advantage of one of the last available nectar options.
Approaching home on the way back, a Small White crossed my path, and then I spotted another Holly Blue in the hedgerow. This one briefly obliged with a couple of photos, but appeared to be preoccupied with laying eggs.
DaveRe: October 2022
Holcombe, Somerset. A male Brimstone and a Peacock flying today.
Re: October 2022
Long-tailed Blue reported at Sand Point, Somerset. The location suggests a migrant, rather than an adventive.
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A quick look at the nearest part of my local patch this morning in more sunshine after a rainy night produced the brief appearance of a Red Admiral. It very quickly took to the air and like others I've seen recently headed straight towards the sun at speed.
DaveRe: October 2022
Also a Long-tailed Blue at Beachy Head on Sunday 23rd. Seen and photographed by my son. Found by Laurance Pitcher.
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Incredibly that they're still about on the cusp of Hallowe'en. Won't be easy for them to get across the Channel now that conditions are becoming damper and windier.
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Tuesday 18th, Lower Kilvey Hill & Dan-y-Graig cemetery, Swansea:
Speckled Wood 11
Small White 5
Common Blue 4
Red Admiral 3
Speckled Wood 11
Small White 5
Common Blue 4
Red Admiral 3
Re: October 2022
Those two new butterflies don't look as if they belong to mid-October, David!
I'm currently up in Yorkshire staying with my sister in Wilberfoss. Today's warm sunshine (25th) tempted me out to nearby Calley Heath at lunchtime, where I was rewarded with the sight of a Red Admiral (which didn't hang around) plus a Small Tortoiseshell and a Brimstone (both of which did). The Brimstone was very sluggish unless the sun was fully out, but the Tortoiseshell was not so bothered.
Dave
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I'm currently up in Yorkshire staying with my sister in Wilberfoss. Today's warm sunshine (25th) tempted me out to nearby Calley Heath at lunchtime, where I was rewarded with the sight of a Red Admiral (which didn't hang around) plus a Small Tortoiseshell and a Brimstone (both of which did). The Brimstone was very sluggish unless the sun was fully out, but the Tortoiseshell was not so bothered.
Dave
Re: October 2022
The Common Blues are undoubtedly 3rd brood, Dave. Not something too common round here.
I think Speckled Woods had a bit of a break during that August heatwave. I don't ever recall seeing so many in October and quite honestly, I'm confident there'll be a few in November given the condition of many I've seen lately.
I think Speckled Woods had a bit of a break during that August heatwave. I don't ever recall seeing so many in October and quite honestly, I'm confident there'll be a few in November given the condition of many I've seen lately.
Re: October 2022
A single fresh LTB photographed at Bockhill (St .Margarets area .............close to Kingsdown ) 2 or 3 days back ,Kent butterflies facebook for anyone interested.
Allan.W.
Allan.W.
Re: October 2022
Oh ! Almost forgot a single Queen of S seen 3 days ago at the Walmer site . Allan.W.
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Yesterday a fairly fresh Painted Lady visiting Cosmos flowers in the gardens of Fulham Palace as well as a more expected Red Admiral.
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Peacock in the garden this afternoon.
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Peacock, Red Admiral and Comma this morning. Beacon Hill, Wiltshire