Small Tortoiseshell

Martin · Post by **Martin** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:06 pm

Just spent 2 hours at Aston Rowant...highlight was a Small Tort. I never thought I'd ever be beside myself, punching the air and "Yee-Haing" at the top of my voice, just because I saw and photographed an insect!

It was great to see one after so long.

I also saw Silver-spotted Skippers

Small Copper

Common Blue

Small Skipper

Martin.

Mike Young · Post by **Mike Young** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:12 pm

I know just how ya felt Martin, super shots as always, have yet to even see a SS Skipper !

Bryan H · Post by **Bryan H** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:04 pm

You didn't see much then, Martin!

Love that Small Copper!

Bryan

David Tipping · Post by **David Tipping** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 7:18 pm

Lovely shots Martin. I've actually seen quite a few small tortoiseshells locally this year...possibly the only butterfly that appears to be in greater abundance than it was last year here in Yorkshire. Strange how this north/south divide works in the insect world.