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Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 6:17 pm
by Wurzel
Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Week 3
So continues sequence of posts giving one and all the opportunity to showcase their favourite shots of 2014!
Please could I ask that everyone waits until a topic has been opened by me for a particular species before posting photos? Of course our overseas members are very welcome to fill in the obvious gaps relating to rare UK migrants. As like last year details of locations, dates, times and circumstances would be welcome as would any accompanying stories and anecdotes or other observations of behaviour and interesting other points.
Have a goodun
Wurzel
Re: Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 7:53 pm
by Padfield
For reasons that I'm sure don't need spelling out, this is my favourite picture of chequered skipper this year:
Guy
Re: Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 8:41 pm
by David M
Could win an award by virtue of it being the only one in 2015, Guy!
I can't remember any of the 'regulars' making a pilgrimage to 'McSkipper' territory this year.
Re: Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 9:38 pm
by badgerbob
My final species of mainland butterflies pulled me up to Scotland this year, after 3 years planned that fell through. My thanks to Downland Boy for helping to make the week extremely successful and enjoyable. The Skipper was all that I had hoped for as well. Brilliant!!
![DSC_6972 (1280x854).jpg (458.86 KiB) Viewed 3110 times Glasdrum Wood Chequered Skipper.](./files/thumb_10225_95408a8907c870ebb31b8014f2ff9555)
- Glasdrum Wood Chequered Skipper.
![DSC_6980 (1280x827).jpg (443.22 KiB) Viewed 3110 times Glasdrum Wood Chequered Skipper.](./files/thumb_10225_4db0e9b2d677cc7e4675efd6c132c5b4)
- Glasdrum Wood Chequered Skipper.
http://bobsbutterflies.blogspot.co.uk
Re: Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 10:09 pm
by David M
Great effort, Bob.
I'm sure you enjoyed your trip just as much as I did when I visited this region in 2014?
Re: Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:51 pm
by downland boy
A great week Bob. My favourite is this male which was sporting a nice golden wash in the basal area of each forewing.
Re: Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:09 pm
by Pete Eeles
As most know, I've been monitoring several larvae - and can't wait to write the report. I'm determined to find a pupa next spring. In the meantime ...
![IMG_4366.jpg (219.79 KiB) Viewed 3051 times 1st instar larva](./files/thumb_3_c20c81e061a88968dcbcaf4b4651501f)
- 1st instar larva
![IMG_5301.jpg (254.48 KiB) Viewed 3051 times 4th instar larva](./files/thumb_3_67ee4e13ba611f0187946a925d9dc4cd)
- 4th instar larva
![IMG_6010.jpg (322.41 KiB) Viewed 3051 times 5th (final) instar larva - in typical Scottish weather](./files/thumb_3_4846873dfa0e3195e373b1adba3b0ba5)
- 5th (final) instar larva - in typical Scottish weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvkNnywuio8[/video]
Cheers,
- Pete
Re: Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:17 pm
by Mark Colvin
Hi Pete.
I don't normally comment but FABULOUS post, Pete. I love the video footage and that soundtrack is to die for!
Good hunting.
Kindest regards. Mark
Re: Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:34 pm
by David M
Glorious stuff, Pete.
Practically any larval image is highly creditworthy, but to capture Chequered Skipper early stages like that is phenomenal.
Well done.
Re: Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 10:10 pm
by Essex Bertie
I was hoping for a Small Pearl-bordered to join in, but in truth I was struggling with this duo at Glasdrum in June
Re: Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 10:16 pm
by David M
That's still worthy of a 9.8 out of 10. A PBF would have been perfection!
Re: Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 11:22 pm
by Pete Eeles
Essex Bertie wrote:I was hoping for a Small Pearl-bordered to join in, but in truth I was struggling with this duo at Glasdrum in June
Nice work, Essex
Cheers,
- Pete
Re: Chequered Skipper - Favourite Photo of 2015
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 8:53 pm
by Essex Bertie
Pete Eeles wrote: Nice work, Essex- Pete
Incredible work with the larvae, Peter!
Thanks also, David