Large Tortoiseshell - Portland

markhows · Post by **markhows** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:47 am

I see from the Bird observatory sightings that there have been quite a lot of Large Tortoiseshell sightings on Portland in the last few days does anyone have any further details? Particularly a sighting of 4 somewhere on Portland

Thanks

Mark

Gruditch · Post by **Gruditch** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:49 am

I was told of a sighting at Brownsea Island. But only a mile away their was a wedding with a butterfly release the day before. Hmmm!

Gruditch

Rogerdodge · Post by **Rogerdodge** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:39 pm

I have heard of these butterfly releases before.
Do they really include LTs?
Does anyone know what species are involved?
It all seems a bit bizarre to me - but probably appeals to the chav/celeb fascinated types around these days.
Ho Hum
Roger Harding

Herr Schtriek · Post by **Herr Schtriek** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:55 am

Another probable seen in flight yesterday per the Portland Bird Observatory site.

Other recent Large Tortoiseshell sightings that I've heard of include 3 in Hants, one at Beachy Head and one near Sidmouth. Is this the tip of the iceberg I wonder compared to how many are being seen but not widely reported ?

Rogerdodge · Post by **Rogerdodge** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:22 am

http://www.devon-butterflies.org.uk/Your_photos.htm
This link gives 2 pictures taken on 29 June and 10 July at Shortwood Common.
I have no other information.
Roger Harding

Herr Schtriek · Post by **Herr Schtriek** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:13 pm

Large Tortoiseshell seen at the obs at Portland Bill on July 19th and 20th. Also recently at Southwell (also on Portland)