July in Brittany (Part 3)
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:13 pm
Last one from Brittany
7. Huelgoat (Arboretum) July 23rd 2010
Clouded Yellow (2- 1 male and 1 female) (Photo attached)
Small Copper (6)
Sooty Copper (2) (Photo attached)
Common Blue (1)
White Admiral (1)
Red Admiral (at least 6)
Peacock (4)
Comma (Several)
Small Tortoiseshell (1)
Map (1) (Photo attached)
Silver-washed Fritillary (Several)
Meadow Brown (5)
Large Skipper (1)
8. Maison De La Baie (Sorry if it's spelt incorrectly) Reserve near Hillion July 24th 2010
Swallowtail (Photo attached) (1)
Small White (6)
Small Copper (1)
Brown Argus (2)
Gatekeeper (A lot!)
Meadow Brown (3)
Wall (1) (Photo attached)
Jersey Tiger moth (1) (Photo attached)
I can recommend Brittany for any butterfly enthusiasts wanting a relatively short overseas trip. I saw a lot more than I was expecting.
(Although I expect it was asking a bit much, especially in view of the number of species seen, I was hoping for a Camberwell Beauty - The search goes on!)
All the best
Paul
7. Huelgoat (Arboretum) July 23rd 2010
Clouded Yellow (2- 1 male and 1 female) (Photo attached)
Small Copper (6)
Sooty Copper (2) (Photo attached)
Common Blue (1)
White Admiral (1)
Red Admiral (at least 6)
Peacock (4)
Comma (Several)
Small Tortoiseshell (1)
Map (1) (Photo attached)
Silver-washed Fritillary (Several)
Meadow Brown (5)
Large Skipper (1)
8. Maison De La Baie (Sorry if it's spelt incorrectly) Reserve near Hillion July 24th 2010
Swallowtail (Photo attached) (1)
Small White (6)
Small Copper (1)
Brown Argus (2)
Gatekeeper (A lot!)
Meadow Brown (3)
Wall (1) (Photo attached)
Jersey Tiger moth (1) (Photo attached)
I can recommend Brittany for any butterfly enthusiasts wanting a relatively short overseas trip. I saw a lot more than I was expecting.
(Although I expect it was asking a bit much, especially in view of the number of species seen, I was hoping for a Camberwell Beauty - The search goes on!)
All the best
Paul