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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 :D

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.
Adonis Blue, female, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016
Adonis Blue, female, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016
Adonis Blue, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016
Adonis Blue, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016
Small Heath, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016
Small Heath, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016
Green Woodpecker, juvenile, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 29th August 2016
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 :D Hopefully your filling your boots with first generation Adonis at the moment :D Interesting looking Small Heath - I've seen them with and without spots but not with little streaks :D 8)

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 :D

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.
Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
Speckled Wood, male, Lingfield Nature Reserve, Surrey, 11th September 2016
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.
Comma, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th September 2016
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 :D :mrgreen:

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.
:shock: 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.
Small Tortoiseshell, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
Small Tortoiseshell, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
Dark-edged Bee-fly, (Bombylius major), Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
Dark-edged Bee-fly, (Bombylius major), Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
Brimstone, male, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
Brimstone, male, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
Brimstone, male, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
Brimstone, male, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
Comma, Sheepleas, Surrey, 25th March 2017
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.
Comma, Grant Moors Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th March 2017
Comma, Grant Moors Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th March 2017
Comma, Grant Moors Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th March 2017
Comma, Grant Moors Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th March 2017
Red Admiral, female, Grant Moors Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th March 2017
Red Admiral, female, Grant Moors Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th March 2017
I ventured over the border into Surrey and found another Comma.
Comma, Frimley Green, Surrey, 26th March 2017
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 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: absolutely cracking :D Up close they do have something of a Punk look going on 8)

Have a goodun

Wurzel

Re: Lee Hurrell

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:47 pm
by Lee Hurrell
Wurzel wrote:That is a flipping brilliant close up shot of the Brimstone Lee 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: absolutely cracking :D
Thanks, Wurzel. I was particularly happy with how that one came out :D I actually have it on my wall! I also have a similar one coming up for April :wink:

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.
Brimstone, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017
Brimstone, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017
Peacock, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017
Peacock, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017
Peacock, hindwing and abdomen detail, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017
Peacock, hindwing and abdomen detail, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017
Small Tortoiseshell, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 2nd April 2017
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 :D Goldie :D

Re: Lee Hurrell

Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:25 pm
by Wurzel
That is another great Brimstone closeup Lee :D Also really like the large blue triangles on the Small tort - really makes it stand out :D

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.
Holly Blue, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
Holly Blue, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
Speckled Wood, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
Speckled Wood, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
Speckled Wood, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
Speckled Wood, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
Large Red Damselfly, female, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
Large Red Damselfly, female, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
Robin, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
Robin, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
Brimstone, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
Brimstone, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
Brimstone, female, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 8th April 2017
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.
Unknown micro moth, Dawney's Hill, Surrey, 8th April 2017
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 :wink: :lol: :mrgreen: Cracking Brimstone as well - the male is gurt lush :D 8) :mrgreen:

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.