Re: millerd
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 9:20 pm
Thank you, Goldie - a great day out.
Friday 11th May. No opportunity to go further than my local patch again. The sun was in and out, which suited catching a few more Orange Tips open in all their splendour. The lengthier time they were spending on flowers allowed shots from less usual angles as well, demonstrating just how long their proboscis is. There were more Small Whites around now than recently - another emergence it would appear, as they looked new. One male was seen resting on a leaf. After opening up in a burst of sun he started sucking from the surface, then hopped down and did the same, taking minerals from the ground. Also seen were the customary Holly Blues, GVW, Large Whites, Brimstones and Speckled Woods, plus a single Red Admiral.
Dave
Friday 11th May. No opportunity to go further than my local patch again. The sun was in and out, which suited catching a few more Orange Tips open in all their splendour. The lengthier time they were spending on flowers allowed shots from less usual angles as well, demonstrating just how long their proboscis is. There were more Small Whites around now than recently - another emergence it would appear, as they looked new. One male was seen resting on a leaf. After opening up in a burst of sun he started sucking from the surface, then hopped down and did the same, taking minerals from the ground. Also seen were the customary Holly Blues, GVW, Large Whites, Brimstones and Speckled Woods, plus a single Red Admiral.
Dave