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.
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| ADONIS BLUE |
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| LITTLE BLUE |
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| LULWORTH SKIPPER |
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| LULWORTH SKIPPER |
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| MARBLED WHITE |
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| PAINTED LADY |
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| WALL BROWN |
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| JERSEY TIGER |
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| BANDED DEMOISELLE |
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| GREY WAGTAIL |
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| GREY WAGTAIL |
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| LAPWING |
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| MED. GULL |
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| RED ARROWS |
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| DEER in HIDING |
In the words of the Fast Show, ' You ain't seen me, right'
WOW, Jersey Tiger!
ReplyDeleteA very fresh Adonis!! A good selection of goodies there.
ReplyDeleteYour target species may have eluded you but looks like you had a great time anyway. Wonderful series of pictures.
ReplyDeleteSorry 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.
ReplyDeleteSuper 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
Enjoyed. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful diversity .
ReplyDeleteI like all butterflies.
Nice pictures.
Hi. Really great photos. Red arrows are indeed spectacular.
ReplyDeleteHello. You've shot some great photos.
ReplyDeleteHi John, Great images of these butterflies. Adonis Blue is awesome! But also the Jersey Tiger!
ReplyDeleteAnd 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
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.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Roos
That Grey Wagtail is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat Grey Wagtail is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi John!!! Great array of pictures… Well-done.. :-)))
ReplyDeleteThank you all,for your comments.
ReplyDeleteJohn and Sue.
Beautiful pictures , love the LULWORTH SKIPPER.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Uruguay