Friday, 29 May 2009

Kynance - Down amongst the tourists!

Paid a visit to Kynance Cove today, It was absolutely buzzing, Unfortunately with tourists not birds! The usual Wheatear, Kestrel, Chats and Cuckoo, were nowhere to be seen or heard and we only saw one pair of distant Choughs. Butterflies however, were in abundance and the footpath from the beginning of Kynance to Lizard Village produced hundreds of Painted Ladies.(no exaggeration). Sue took the Butterflies and I took the rest.




The female Common Blue looks like she's had a rough time.



These Moths were taken by John at work, with the exception of the White Ermine which
he took today at Kynance Cove. Up to now none of our Moths have been trapped but today John's new Moth Trap arrived so should be up and running by next week. We can't wait for
the results.



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16 comments:

  1. Montanagirl29 May 2009 at 20:32

    Wow, what a variety, and great series of photos. I really like the White one with the speckles on his wings. Very delicate looking.

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  2. Anonymous29 May 2009 at 21:57

    Nice pictures I always find your blog fascinating such detail in your photogaphy, thank you both

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  3. Angie Moore29 May 2009 at 22:53

    Wow... very impressive collection of images. Looking forward to seeing what you capture in the moth trap.

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  4. Sam and Lisa29 May 2009 at 22:56

    Lovely selection, you have influenced me to do more Butterflys. Have you noticed the high number of painted Ladies around. I have seen them flying off the sea at Marazion.
    Sam

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  5. FAB29 May 2009 at 23:47

    Nice series of close ups. Well done to both of you.

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  6. Elaine30 May 2009 at 08:00

    When you don't find what you are looking for, sometimes you look around and find something even more interesting. This is a lovely series and really excellent macro work. Such a nice variety.

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  7. Unknown30 May 2009 at 10:17

    Belle série, et quelle variété d'insectes! Je rêve de rencontrer autant de papillons en une seule balade.Great selection and impressive collection. I dream to see so many butterflies and insects
    during a single walk. (And I hope you can read my com: I've some difficulty to write english...)

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  8. Kcalpesh30 May 2009 at 10:18

    To get an opportunity to shoot pictures like these is so rare.. and you have done a tremendous work of photography! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. The Watcher30 May 2009 at 16:27

    Top stuff again JR and Sue. A very impressive collection. I shall be looking with interest at the new trap as I may go down that road myself.

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  10. Anonymous30 May 2009 at 17:16

    Hello, thanks for stopping by my blog. :)

    You have quite a few stunning images here.

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  11. holdingmoments30 May 2009 at 19:24

    Excellent set, with superb detail.
    That poor old Common Blue does look rough, doesn't it.

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  12. Monts31 May 2009 at 20:19

    Hi John & Sue
    A lovely set of pristine images well done again, and cant wait to see the results from the new moth trap, what type have you got?

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  13. JRandSue31 May 2009 at 22:09

    Thank You all for your great comments.Cathy B your English is excellent. Monty the Moth trap is a Gladiator-22watt Actinic Trap. Which is powered by a 12Volt Car or Motorbike battery, it can also run on Mains.
    I decided on the portable trap, but can revert to Mains supply if need be.
    Simon is going to arrange a Moth night at Stithians,so I might be able to put it to good use.
    John.

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  14. Rajesh1 June 2009 at 16:46

    Beautiful snaps. I loved the variety of butterflies in one place. Amazing colors.

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  15. Dave3 June 2009 at 04:45

    Great butterfly photos. I think I have an idea for another blog...Butterflies From Behind...
    Thanks!

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  16. JRandSue3 June 2009 at 15:39

    Thanks Rajesh and Dave for your kind comments.
    John.

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