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As the weather was looking rather unsettled this morning I decided not to venture too far.
This turned out to be one of my better decisions because a Female Holly Blue was spotted by
complete chance sheltering, low down, from the wind. I spent about 20 mins. hoping for the sun
to appear, which it did briefly,and she obligingly opened her wings, revealing the most stunning
blue on an almost perfect specimen. Without a doubt this was the best encounter I have ever had
with a Holly Blue,

TREVOR.

Great Holly Blue shots Trevor. They are not always the easiest to photo open winged and I was happy when I got some myself a couple of weeks ago. Good stuff.

Regards Kev

Excellent shots of a spring female Holly Blue! Nice one!

Cheers,

- Pete

Boy oh boy, that's an encounter to die for, Trevor.

She's posing beautifully.

You did really well.

That's a lovely Holly Blue trevor superb Pearls too

Mike

Fantastic open winged shots Trevor simply lovely Goldie

Hi Trevor - wonderful female Holly Blue. Beautiful deep colour and a superb pose - they don't come any more open or balanced than that.

Dave

Hi Trevor,

great photos of the Holly Blue. Well done.

All the best, Nick.

HI Everyone,
Many thanks for the kind messages concerning the Holly Blue images. For me it was almost like one
of those Purple moments.
Today I witnessed wings of a different kind, when a Hurricane flew over Horsted Keynes. With the VE day
anniversary celebrations recently, I though it appropriate to post some images of the flypast .

Best wishes,
TREVOR.

With the forecast for a warm day, I set out early to the old railway cutting.
On arrival all was quiet, just the odd Speckled Wood for the first hour or so. But then the Orange Tips
began to put on a show. But the grand finale, as i was heading back to the car, another Female
Holly Blue landed near by. Close inspection revealed a beautiful specimen, and she was almost
as obliging as the one the other day !.

TREVOR.

I'll join in the praise for those Holly Blues, stunning pics

Some images from the old railway in Hailsham, including a view of the site.
Lots of Holly Blues today, and some welcome Green Veined Whites.

TREVOR.

I'm in awe of your wonderful open-winged posing Holly Blue Trevor...great stuff

Regards,

Bill

"When in doubt - venture out"

Great Holly Blue shots Trevor. Not an easy butterfly to get!!!!

Fantastic Holly Blue shots Trevor

Have a goodun

Wurzel

You have certainly mastered the art of getting great shots of Holly Blues Trevor. Some great images there which I have never managed to achieve with this species.

I was on a Butterfly high today!.
With no fewer than four new species, for this year, in one day!. First on the scene was a skirmish between a
Duke and a Green Hairstreak. When they broke off I managed an image of both of them. Next a Duke disturbed
a Dingy Skipper,and despite several chases the Dingy Skipper always returned to the same perch.
Later in the day I managed an image of my first Small Heath of the year.
In short, weather fabulous, Butterflies fabulous .

TREVOR.

You're doing very well this spring Trevor! I like how the lower Green Hairstreak is looking up at the higher one. I suspect a duel is imminent.

Best Wishes

James

Great to see that you got your Dukes Trevor I need to get mine now

Have a goodun

Wurzel

A further visit to Abbots Wood today for Pearl Bordered Fritillaries ,found them very active.
The cloudy conditions when i left home, had given way to strong sunshine by the time i arrived on site.
Among those seen was one that could qualify as an ab. with extra, dark markings.
I also found my first Small Copper of the year,sampling wild Strawberry flowers. Unfortunately this
specimen was quite worn but very welcome .

All the best ,
TREVOR.