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Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:55 pm
by LancsRover
REPORT TO FOLLOW IF POSS.
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:01 pm
by LancsRover
Short report(internet problems)
no LSTB's
But Swallowtail, Pro. orange tip, Cleopatra(m&f/m),Holly Blue, Small Blue, Green H/S, Ger. Bronze, Speckled Wood, Mallow Skipper(or Tufted Marbled?)
Russ
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:05 pm
by LancsRover
One shot at Swallowtail and Provence Orange Tip(male) none at female, no shots of Cleopatra(male or female, didn't stop
)
The Mallow Skipper looked dark & more curated wing edges?
Russ
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:11 pm
by Padfield
Wish I were there!
Yes, it's a mallow skipper.
Guy
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:21 am
by Chris Jackson
That's got my day off to a good start Russ. I'm glad you've got your Swallowtail, and that Provence Orange Tip is promising, it is also on my hunting list, but for me is due in the first half of April, a couple of weeks after the normal Orange Tip.
Cheers, Chris
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:53 am
by LancsRover
Most of b/f's were seen in a dry river bed just behind the lighthouse, i was in 7th heaven.
Russ
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 8:01 am
by LancsRover
Saturday 15.3.14.
Russ
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:31 am
by Chris Jackson
That dry river bed looks like interesting terrain for butterfly hunting, and nice clear blue skies - not many people bathing though
.
Chris
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:13 pm
by Charles Nicol
Lovely pics Russ !
the lighthouse is very stylish
Charles
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 6:25 pm
by LancsRover
Sunday 16.3.14 Sunny 20c
A short afternoon walk thru the local scrub turned up GHS, Holly Blue and Speckled Wood. Just as I was leaving the area, up jumped a funny looking bf, half small copper, half Green h/s, have you guessed what it is yet?
Russ
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 6:32 pm
by LancsRover
I had to look in my book to find it, Guy not needed this time(I hope)
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 6:34 pm
by LancsRover
Thanks Guy,Chris and Charles for previous comments
Russ
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:04 pm
by Padfield
As you say, you don't need me for that last one, Russ! I'm glad you picked it up, as although it's quite widespread in southern Spain it forms rather local, sedentary colonies and is easy to miss.
Guy
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:09 pm
by Chris Jackson
Wow, that's cool Russ. I've never seen a Provence Hairstreak before, although in theory they stretch into the South of France, and with your Provencal Orange Tip, you're notching up some 'exotic' species. Whatever next?
Chris
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:24 pm
by Johncob
It looks like your having a good time Russ.
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:06 pm
by Matsukaze
Greatly enjoying this, especially the furry-footed hairstreak.
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:31 pm
by LancsRover
Thanks Guy,Chris,John and Mats for comments
Russ
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:59 pm
by LancsRover
5th attempt to submit this report(internet probs.)
Spanish Festoon seen Monday 17.3.14
Cheers Russ
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 1:11 pm
by LancsRover
Spanish Festoon seen Monday 17.3.14. Lighthouse area
Cheers Russ
Re: SPAIN EARLY 2014.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 1:20 pm
by Chris Jackson
Now that is one species Russ that is seriously missing from my photo trophy album.
Chris