Trevor

[trevor]

Thanks Katrina. No females today, just lively males.

[trevor]

A few of the regulars from today, plus a close up of an open wing GVW.

[David M]

That's an interesting Green Veined White, Trevor, with the upper forewing spot connected to the wing edge and the lower one 'waisted'. Never seen that before.

[trevor]

Thanks David. I found that GVW striking, and unusually marked.
And for a change managed a close-up shot of one basking open wing.

[Wurzel]

That is a crackingly marked GVW Trevor I reckon it's the added 'veins' on the hind wing fringes that add to the striking-ness

Have a goodun

Wurzel

[trevor]

Cheers Wurzel. I don't think I've ever had a GVW allow such close approach before.

After last nights deluge and more this morning today looked like a write off.
But by lunchtime the sun appeared and hard surfaces were drying off.
Over at Herstmonceux butterflies were a little scarce, except for ' Whites '.
I was eventually able to find three male Wall Browns, two fresh Peacocks,
a single Small Copper, plus a shot of one of the Large Whites.

[Katrina]

Good work on getting a nectaring Wall Brown. I didn’t go out butterflying but oddly found a small copper on the ground in the city. No idea where it came from

[trevor]

Thanks Katrina. I met John Williams this afternoon when the Walls were too lively.
Unfortunately he had to leave early to get some food, as the cafe was closed today.
After he left the Walls calmed down!

[trevor]

This Painted Lady shot appeared on my facebook memories today.
I remember the day well, but can't believe it was as long ago 2021.

[Wurzel]

Cracking Walls again Trevor I still can't drive but at least the weather is horrible over this way so I'm not getting any FOMO

Have a goodun

Wurzel

[Goldie M]

Great shots of the Walls Trevor That's a good shot of the Large White as well, I've yet to see one with open wings this year Goldie

[essexbuzzard]

Great Walls there, Trevor. They’re a great end of season species, aren’t they? With weaker sunshine, they’re a bit easier to photograph at this time of year, too. Well, sometimes!