Sunday 28 August 2016

DORSET

We had a few days in Dorset, hoping for Chalkhill Blue. We went to 5 or 6 recommended
sites but no luck but I did take what I think was our only Adonis (a first for us)  which was 
promptly flushed by a dog. Also, it was only the second time that we have seen Little Blue.
We did manage to see a few Lulworth Skipper, our first in this country.
We also went to Throop Mill for Brown Hawker and saw at least a 
dozen (also a first) but they never once landed so no pictures.

ADONIS BLUE
LITTLE BLUE
LULWORTH SKIPPER
LULWORTH SKIPPER
MARBLED WHITE
PAINTED LADY
WALL BROWN
JERSEY TIGER
BANDED DEMOISELLE
GREY WAGTAIL
GREY WAGTAIL
LAPWING
MED. GULL
RED ARROWS

DEER in HIDING
In the words of the Fast Show, ' You ain't seen me, right'


15 comments:

  1. A very fresh Adonis!! A good selection of goodies there.

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  2. Your target species may have eluded you but looks like you had a great time anyway. Wonderful series of pictures.

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  3. Sorry to hear that you missed out on the Chalkhill Blues, John. We're right at the northern edge of their range here, with a few very isolated sites. I was out a week and a half ago looking for them, and the ones I found were all very tatty (will probably feature in my next post), so they might have already finished down there.

    Super images of what you did manage to find, however! Adonis Blue, Little Blue, and Lulworth Skipper would all be lifers for me. Wall Brown has virtaully dissapeared off the map in these parts - used to be a good spot for them within walking distance of my home.

    Best wishes to you both - - - Richard

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  4. Beautiful diversity .
    I like all butterflies.
    Nice pictures.

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  5. Hi. Really great photos. Red arrows are indeed spectacular.

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  6. Hello. You've shot some great photos.

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  7. Hi John, Great images of these butterflies. Adonis Blue is awesome! But also the Jersey Tiger!
    And I also like the photo of the Red arrows ;-)) Love the Grey Wagtail and the last one, the Deer is a lovely capture!
    greetings,
    Maria

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  8. Hello John, That Jersey Tiger we do not get that here. To cold I supose. Sorry that you did find the Chalkhill Blues. The other finds are great to see. The photos are beautyful.
    Regards,
    Roos

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  9. That Grey Wagtail is so beautiful.

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  10. That Grey Wagtail is so beautiful.

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  11. Hi John!!! Great array of pictures… Well-done.. :-)))

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  12. Thank you all,for your comments.
    John and Sue.

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  13. Beautiful pictures , love the LULWORTH SKIPPER.
    Greetings from Uruguay

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