Re: millerd
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:38 pm
That's a shame, Mark - something must eat them surely!
The change in the weather to what I suppose is actually more seasonal has provided an opportunity to catch up a bit with my diary... Only about a fortnight behind!
Wednesday 11th September was another local foray. Overall numbers had unsurprisingly dropped, but there were still 50 or so of 12 species - though nearly half of these were Small Whites. Notable today was a nice new Common Blue. A third brood is a regular occurence here, lasting into October most years, so I suspect this one might be the vanguard of that. Brown Argus were more numerous, but not so fresh. Red Admiral numbers are building a bit, and there are definitely more around than a year ago. I also found a deep orange-pink Painted Lady that despite being clearly very new had unfortunately already damaged its hindwings slightly. There were a few Specklies... ...and of course the day wouldn't have been complete without a Holly Blue. Dave
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The change in the weather to what I suppose is actually more seasonal has provided an opportunity to catch up a bit with my diary... Only about a fortnight behind!
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Wednesday 11th September was another local foray. Overall numbers had unsurprisingly dropped, but there were still 50 or so of 12 species - though nearly half of these were Small Whites. Notable today was a nice new Common Blue. A third brood is a regular occurence here, lasting into October most years, so I suspect this one might be the vanguard of that. Brown Argus were more numerous, but not so fresh. Red Admiral numbers are building a bit, and there are definitely more around than a year ago. I also found a deep orange-pink Painted Lady that despite being clearly very new had unfortunately already damaged its hindwings slightly. There were a few Specklies... ...and of course the day wouldn't have been complete without a Holly Blue. Dave