Re: millerd
Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2024 9:29 pm
28th was another rare "blank" day, but 29th May was warmer and had reasonable amounts of sunshine. I recorded the highest count of Common Blues so far this year (18), a higher total than any day in the 2023 spring brood - but by contrast, Brown Argus have not been doing so well. Last year their numbers exceeded those of the Common Blue (by about 5 to 4 over the whole year) but the ratio is more than 2 to 1 the other way this year so far. Holly Blues continued to surprise by suddenly producing another surge in sightings today, with 19 seen.
With so many Common Blues, many of them fresh, they were the subject of the majority of my photos today. The Brown Argus were less fresh. The best of the Hollies. This left the Small Heaths, and the by now customary pursuit of a decent open-wing shot. I also encountered some interesting dragonfly activity, but I shall post that separately.
Dave
With so many Common Blues, many of them fresh, they were the subject of the majority of my photos today. The Brown Argus were less fresh. The best of the Hollies. This left the Small Heaths, and the by now customary pursuit of a decent open-wing shot. I also encountered some interesting dragonfly activity, but I shall post that separately.
Dave