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Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2019 12:27 pm
by Lee Hurrell
Thanks, David. They are majestic to watch. You'll
know when you see one
Best wishes,
Lee
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2019 12:33 pm
by Lee Hurrell
Rounding off August 2016 at Denbies
Second brood Adonis were evident at Denbies Hillside in Surrey at the end of August 2016. Seen this evening were: Adonis Blue, Chalkhill Blue, Common Blue, Brown Argus, Meadow Brown and Small Heath.
![IMG_7258.JPG (1.04 MiB) Viewed 2075 times Adonis Blue, female, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016](./files/thumb_6364_0d3372442f3fe44f7b22dd5efad4eac9)
- Adonis Blue, female, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016
![IMG_7299.JPG (830.08 KiB) Viewed 2075 times Adonis Blue, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016](./files/thumb_6364_c3719d7a93f2927336dbcfd6fe63e2f7)
- Adonis Blue, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016
![IMG_7276.JPG (839.78 KiB) Viewed 2075 times Small Heath, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016](./files/thumb_6364_a0aace30ea67b3535a5ff0de36167b03)
- Small Heath, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016
![IMG_7325.JPG (849.49 KiB) Viewed 2075 times Green Woodpecker, juvenile, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016](./files/thumb_6364_6f924479a26e8757a1391364f3bfde64)
- Green Woodpecker, juvenile, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:19 pm
by Wurzel
Lovely glowing shots Lee
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Hopefully your filling your boots with first generation Adonis at the moment
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Interesting looking Small Heath - I've seen them with and without spots but not with little streaks
Have a goodun
Wurzel
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:39 pm
by David M
I really like that back-lit image of the Small Heath, Lee. I'm assuming it was taken in the early evening?
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:18 pm
by Lee Hurrell
Thanks, both. I do love sunset butterflying
The Small Heath does have nice little streaks, doesn't it?
The photo was taken at 19.45, David.
Best wishes,
Lee
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:35 pm
by Lee Hurrell
Last Hurrah for Lingfield
An afternoon at Lingfield Nature Reserve resulted in Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown, Large White, Small White and a Red Admiral.
![IMG_7346.JPG (1 MiB) Viewed 2037 times Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016](./files/thumb_6364_a97f78ec422931aab4fbc773ea2a6d3b)
- Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
![IMG_7354.JPG (1.04 MiB) Viewed 2037 times Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016](./files/thumb_6364_fe0a81fe728d8348bb73dea7240d227f)
- Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
![IMG_7364.JPG (956.51 KiB) Viewed 2037 times Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016](./files/thumb_6364_0876cf549e9aad024b8d5dd4c094c26c)
- Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
![IMG_7371 2.JPG (870.63 KiB) Viewed 2037 times Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016](./files/thumb_6364_4600a3ac0438ff30308979cecf027b28)
- Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
![IMG_7382.JPG (882.19 KiB) Viewed 2037 times Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016](./files/thumb_6364_32cb8551dc83724fd78a6740f1c773b8)
- Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
![IMG_7406.JPG (868.51 KiB) Viewed 2037 times Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016](./files/thumb_6364_20297b2d747bb00bc4c82e98a078deca)
- Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:57 pm
by Lee Hurrell
Autumn delights at Sheepleas
Sheepleas Nettle Meadow in Surrey is always a great place for Nymphalids, so I am frequently there at the beginning and toward the end of the season.
25th September 2016 was no different: I saw 7 Red Admiral, 2 Comma and a male Green-veined White.
![IMG_7414.JPG (1.55 MiB) Viewed 2032 times Comma, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th September 2016](./files/thumb_6364_c4c067e280f1c2c2b1ae6eae34c40f0c)
- Comma, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th September 2016
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:57 pm
by Wurzel
Great set of Specklies Lee, especially number 4, that's a member of the 'I wish I'd taken that one' club
Have a goodun
Wurzel
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 10:28 pm
by David M
Lee Hurrell wrote:
The photo was taken at 19.45, David.
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
I would never think of looking for butterflies at that hour, Lee. Just shows what I'm missing I suppose.
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:46 pm
by Lee Hurrell
Thanks, Wurzel. Speckled Wood is a rather photogenic butterfly at times!
David, for those few short weeks, when it is warm and sunny enough, it's quite literally a golden hour for photos.
Best wishes,
Lee
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:12 pm
by Lee Hurrell
2017 gets underway
Early season warm sunshine can only mean one place - Sheepleas. 25th March 2017 gave me a full house of hibernators as well as a Holly Blue.
![IMG_7569.JPG (1.13 MiB) Viewed 1986 times Small Tortoiseshell, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017](./files/thumb_6364_475bd44c7537c28469267dba8c134bb9)
- Small Tortoiseshell, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
![IMG_7578.JPG (1.04 MiB) Viewed 1986 times Dark-edged Bee-fly, (Bombylius major), Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017](./files/thumb_6364_c7431b264a510e0e7368bd9ed4feabb9)
- Dark-edged Bee-fly, (Bombylius major), Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
![IMG_7590.JPG (938.89 KiB) Viewed 1986 times Brimstone, male, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017](./files/thumb_6364_38ff78e0cef7584b67042d3c7d4063b1)
- Brimstone, male, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
![IMG_7613.JPG (1.14 MiB) Viewed 1986 times Brimstone, male, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017](./files/thumb_6364_95b984c8c452151f811ca6f15414f1a5)
- Brimstone, male, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
![IMG_7640.JPG (1.3 MiB) Viewed 1986 times Comma, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017](./files/thumb_6364_86d9d76971afb4d374c3c1157de148d2)
- Comma, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
The next day I explored a new site near home, Grant Moors Path in Farnborough. It's a lovely path with a patchwork of habitats along the Blackwater River, adjacent to the A331. I would return to visit here many times.
![IMG_7659.JPG (1.16 MiB) Viewed 1986 times Comma, Grant Moors Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th March 2017](./files/thumb_6364_bdf81c93d74a83dbc107478697f778c4)
- Comma, Grant Moors Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th March 2017
![IMG_7679.JPG (953.11 KiB) Viewed 1986 times Comma, Grant Moors Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th March 2017](./files/thumb_6364_73114f9c6ece6bc54accb32b47cfb1c3)
- Comma, Grant Moors Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th March 2017
![IMG_7690.JPG (947.05 KiB) Viewed 1986 times Red Admiral, female, Grant Moors Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th March 2017](./files/thumb_6364_f5c7cd4501eaef95997596f81e0ebc89)
- Red Admiral, female, Grant Moors Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th March 2017
I ventured over the border into Surrey and found another Comma.
![IMG_7697.JPG (1.02 MiB) Viewed 1986 times Comma, Frimley Green, Surrey, 26th March 2017](./files/thumb_6364_5282b10a2723b593ed6cb0e092217e3e)
- Comma, Frimley Green, Surrey, 26th March 2017
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:13 pm
by Wurzel
That is a flipping brilliant close up shot of the Brismtone Lee
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
absolutely cracking
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Up close they do have something of a Punk look going on
Have a goodun
Wurzel
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:47 pm
by Lee Hurrell
Thanks, Wurzel. I was particularly happy with how that one came out
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
I actually have it on my wall! I also have a similar one coming up for April
Best wishes,
Lee
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 10:06 pm
by Lee Hurrell
A gorgeous day in early April and a visit to Denbies Hillside in Surrey.
Along with my spring officially starting with a male and a female Orange Tip, I saw plenty of Brimstones, Peacocks and Small Tortoiseshells.
![IMG_7716.JPG (1.17 MiB) Viewed 1945 times Brimstone, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017](./files/thumb_6364_045acd7c4f0aff6cd975696fdd3be711)
- Brimstone, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017
![IMG_7737.JPG (1.39 MiB) Viewed 1945 times Peacock, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017](./files/thumb_6364_cb524493807b6b57f26bf1f64b67094e)
- Peacock, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017
![IMG_7749.JPG (1.35 MiB) Viewed 1945 times Peacock, hindwing and abdomen detail, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017](./files/thumb_6364_c37c738e98fc5110247b57540e65e1fe)
- Peacock, hindwing and abdomen detail, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017
![IMG_7779.JPG (1.26 MiB) Viewed 1945 times Small Tortoiseshell, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017](./files/thumb_6364_f2fbad96599e77ded4ab2ee5f3bb09aa)
- Small Tortoiseshell, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:32 am
by Goldie M
Lovely shots Lee, lets hope the weather picks up soon and we see more Butterflies
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Goldie
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:25 pm
by Wurzel
That is another great Brimstone closeup Lee
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Also really like the large blue triangles on the Small tort - really makes it stand out
Have a goodun
Wurzel
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:33 pm
by Lee Hurrell
Thank you both!
Best wishes,
Lee
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:52 pm
by Lee Hurrell
More from Grants Moor Path
Quickly becoming my favourite local site, I returned to Grants Moor Path, near Farnborough North station. Here, I saw Holly Blue, Speckled Wood, Brimstone, Orange Tip, Comma and Peacock.
![IMG_7853.JPG (1.39 MiB) Viewed 1877 times Holly Blue, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017](./files/thumb_6364_8a585dee1ea223936aba0429df3dbf49)
- Holly Blue, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
![IMG_7899.JPG (1.6 MiB) Viewed 1877 times Speckled Wood, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017](./files/thumb_6364_59b3aa3a265e801c427aaca7fe8c5b66)
- Speckled Wood, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
![IMG_7916.JPG (1.22 MiB) Viewed 1877 times Speckled Wood, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017](./files/thumb_6364_6b13beac2ea6eb0c64d7b45a403ae48a)
- Speckled Wood, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
![IMG_7954.JPG (1.28 MiB) Viewed 1877 times Large Red Damselfly, female, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017](./files/thumb_6364_2af4d30f5e8a9b75c9ab0a784c111a8d)
- Large Red Damselfly, female, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
![IMG_7969.JPG (1.51 MiB) Viewed 1877 times Robin, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017](./files/thumb_6364_adae3091b04c0ade9e86047d1774125e)
- Robin, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
![IMG_7986.JPG (1.34 MiB) Viewed 1877 times Brimstone, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017](./files/thumb_6364_bc0b31f09a3bb4f8157caa94e689d4fa)
- Brimstone, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
![IMG_7988.JPG (1.43 MiB) Viewed 1877 times Brimstone, female, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017](./files/thumb_6364_5089991ba31e863ee499e27afe9b694f)
- Brimstone, female, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
Moving on to Dawney's Hill, near Pirbright, I found this beautiful little micro moth on the gorse flowers along with Orange Tip, Brimstone, Peacock, Speckled Wood and Holly Blue.
![IMG_8001.JPG (1.27 MiB) Viewed 1877 times Unknown micro moth, Dawney's Hill, Surrey, 8th April 2017](./files/thumb_6364_09aaa149d006afc0d6addc9595a288fc)
- Unknown micro moth, Dawney's Hill, Surrey, 8th April 2017
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:42 pm
by Wurzel
That Holly Blue is a Dave Miller special Lee
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
Cracking Brimstone as well - the male is gurt lush
Have a goodun
Wurzel
Re: Lee Hurrell
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:11 am
by David M
That's an interesting close up of the male Brimstone, Lee. Their antennae are quite unusual, I find. They are quite short and a lovely, rust colour and the eyes are quite dark, something that your image shows very well.