I'm planning to go to Monk's Wood tomorrow for Balck Hairstreak. Is there a best time of day or weather conditions to go with a hope of seeing them nearer ground / eye level? Or is it just luck of the draw?
Thanks for any advice!
Monks Wood: Best time of day for Black Hairstreaks?
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Re: Monks Wood: Best time of day for Black Hairstreaks?
Hi Paddy
I'm afraid it is luck of the draw. On Wednesday we had a male down just before 10am and today we had a female on a low level egg laying run at about 3pm. You have to put the hours in and have a lot of patience with Black Hairstreaks. It is also helpful if you have a few pairs of eyes on the lookout.
The weather tomorrow looks ideal. If you PM me I'll send you the OS grid reference of what appears to be the best spot this year.
Best of luck
Phil
I'm afraid it is luck of the draw. On Wednesday we had a male down just before 10am and today we had a female on a low level egg laying run at about 3pm. You have to put the hours in and have a lot of patience with Black Hairstreaks. It is also helpful if you have a few pairs of eyes on the lookout.
The weather tomorrow looks ideal. If you PM me I'll send you the OS grid reference of what appears to be the best spot this year.
Best of luck
Phil