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Thank you, all

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.

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

Lovely PBFs, Lee. They have an almost Shepherd's/Mountain Fritillary hue to the outer third of the underside hindwings.

Thank you both!

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.

I can see why you'd be found there Lee - the light gives the images that extra little something

Have a goodun

Wurzel

That's a great Dingy shot, Lee. I never seem to find them curled up like that.

Thank you, both

If I can, I go as much as I am able...

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

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.

Thanks, David. I actually saw a Dingy Skipper on Thursday (16th April 2020) and another 4 today (19th April 2020).

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.

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.

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

Thanks, Wurzel

Morning Maybug

The following weekend I headed to Wiltshire. However, before I left, I found a stunner in the garden.

Fabulous creatures, aren't they? I don't think I've seen one since I moved to Wales.

Those antennae are works of art.

They are, David. They are also the clumsiest insect I have ever seen!

Wiltshire Weekend Wonders, 27th May 2017 - Part 1

The following weekend, I headed west to Wiltshire. I wasn't disappointed.