Lee Hurrell
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Thank you, all
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Rewell Wood Pearls - 6th May 2017
On the 6th May 2017, I met up with Neil, Susie and a few others at Rewell Wood in West Sussex for some Pearls. It was a splendid day, and I learnt a lot about the habitat requirements of the Pearl Bordered Fritillary.
There were a few other critters too.
On the 6th May 2017, I met up with Neil, Susie and a few others at Rewell Wood in West Sussex for some Pearls. It was a splendid day, and I learnt a lot about the habitat requirements of the Pearl Bordered Fritillary.
- Pearl Bordered Fritillary, male, Rewell Wood, West Sussex, 6th May 2017
- Pearl Bordered Fritillary, female, Rewell Wood, West Sussex, 6th May 2017
- Pearl Bordered Fritillary, male, Rewell Wood, West Sussex, 6th May 2017
- Pearl Bordered Fritillary, male, Rewell Wood, West Sussex, 6th May 2017
- Pearl Bordered Fritillary, male, Rewell Wood, West Sussex, 6th May 2017
- Pearl Bordered Fritillary, male, Rewell Wood, West Sussex, 6th May 2017
- Pearl Bordered Fritillary, male, Rewell Wood, West Sussex, 6th May 2017
- Pearl Bordered Fritillary, male, Rewell Wood, West Sussex, 6th May 2017
- Green Tiger Beetle, Rewell Wood, West Sussex, 6th May 2017
- Wasp Beetle, Rewell Wood, West Sussex, 6th May 2017
- Crab Spider, Rewell Wood, West Sussex, 6th May 2017
To butterfly meadows, chalk downlands and leafy glades; to summers eternal.
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Cracking set of Pearls Lee Looking at your shots and comparing them to some of mine form this year I was surprised that they seem to have different 'tones' in different years, your ones undersides seem more peachy than those from this year? 
Have a goodun
Wurzel
Looking at your shots and comparing them to some of mine form this year I was surprised that they seem to have different 'tones' in different years, your ones undersides seem more peachy than those from this year? Have a goodun
Wurzel
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Lovely PBFs, Lee. They have an almost Shepherd's/Mountain Fritillary hue to the outer third of the underside hindwings.
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Thank you both!
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Adonis at Denbies - 13th May 2017
At sunset in mid-May, you will find me at Denbies. I just love the 'golden hour' and the warm light it gives.
At sunset in mid-May, you will find me at Denbies. I just love the 'golden hour' and the warm light it gives.
- Adonis Blue, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 13th May 2017
- Adonis Blue, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 13th May 2017
- Adonis Blue, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 13th May
- Common Blue, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 13th May 2017
- Common Blue, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 13th May 2017
- Dingy Skipper, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 13th May 2017
- Dingy Skipper, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 13th May 2017
- Five-Spot Burnet, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 13th May 2017
To butterfly meadows, chalk downlands and leafy glades; to summers eternal.
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I can see why you'd be found there Lee - the light gives the images that extra little something 
Have a goodun
Wurzel
Have a goodun
Wurzel
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That's a great Dingy shot, Lee. I never seem to find them curled up like that. 
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Thank you, both
If I can, I go as much as I am able...
If I can, I go as much as I am able...
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Sunset at Denbies, the next day- 14th May 2017
If I am able, I go to Denbies several times in mid-May for the late afternoon and early evening. You know why.
Adonis Blue
Brown Argus
Common Blue
Dingy Skipper
Five-spot Burnet
If I am able, I go to Denbies several times in mid-May for the late afternoon and early evening. You know why.
Adonis Blue
- Adonis Blue, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
- Adonis Blue, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
- Adonis Blue, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
- Brown Argus (left) and Adonis Blue (right), Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
- Brown Argus, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
- Brown Argus, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
- Brown Argus, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
- Brown Argus, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
- Brown Argus, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
- Brown Argus, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
- Brown Argus, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
- Common Blue, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
- Dingy Skipper, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
- Five-spot Burnets, mating pair, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 14th May 2017
To butterfly meadows, chalk downlands and leafy glades; to summers eternal.
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Nice reminder that Brown Argus, Common Blue & Dingy Skipper are all due to appear soon, Lee.
Hopefully most of us will be able to catch up with them.
Hopefully most of us will be able to catch up with them.
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Thanks, David. I actually saw a Dingy Skipper on Thursday (16th April 2020) and another 4 today (19th April 2020).
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Warren Farm - Ewell, Surrey 20th May 2017
I took an early evening stroll at this lovely site and found a few Small Coppers. The first female looked like she had survived a bird strike.
I took an early evening stroll at this lovely site and found a few Small Coppers. The first female looked like she had survived a bird strike.
- Small Copper, female, Warren Farm, Ewell, Surrey, 20th May 2017
- Small Copper, female, (and friend), Warren Farm, Ewell, Surrey, 20th May 2017
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Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire - 26th May 2017
Another early evening walk nearer home and this time it was the turn of Common Blues and damselflies.
Another early evening walk nearer home and this time it was the turn of Common Blues and damselflies.
- Common Blue, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th May 2017
- Common Blue, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th May 2017
- Teneral Common Blue Damselfly, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th May 2017
- Common Blue Damselfly, male, Grants Moor Path, Farnborough, Hampshire, 26th May 2017
To butterfly meadows, chalk downlands and leafy glades; to summers eternal.
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A cracking set of catch-up reports Lee with cracking photos especially the Adonis and BA side by side 
A reminder of what's to come
Have a goodun and stay safe
Wurzel
A reminder of what's to come Have a goodun and stay safe
Wurzel
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Thanks, Wurzel 
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Morning Maybug
The following weekend I headed to Wiltshire. However, before I left, I found a stunner in the garden.
The following weekend I headed to Wiltshire. However, before I left, I found a stunner in the garden.
- Cockchafer, Farnborough, Hampshire, 27th May 2017
- Cockchafer, Farnborough, Hampshire, 27th May 2017
- Cockchafer, Farnborough, Hampshire, 27th May 2017
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Fabulous creatures, aren't they? I don't think I've seen one since I moved to Wales.
Those antennae are works of art.
Those antennae are works of art.
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They are, David. They are also the clumsiest insect I have ever seen! 
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Wiltshire Weekend Wonders, 27th May 2017 - Part 1
The following weekend, I headed west to Wiltshire. I wasn't disappointed.
The following weekend, I headed west to Wiltshire. I wasn't disappointed.
- Marsh Fritillary, female, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
- Marsh Fritillary, male, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
- Marsh Fritillary, male, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
- Marsh Fritillary, male, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
- Marsh Fritillary, female, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
- Marsh Fritillary, female, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
- Painted Lady, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
- Adonis Blue, male, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
- Adonis Blue, male, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
- Grizzled Skipper, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
- Grizzled Skipper, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
- Grizzled Skipper, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
- Grizzled Skipper, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
- Large Skipper, male, Wiltshire, 27th May 2017
To butterfly meadows, chalk downlands and leafy glades; to summers eternal.