Can I add my pennyworth. I am amazed to learn that dogs are being dosed monthly on a regular basis with Imidacloprid (for lungworm) This is a very potent neonicotinamide.Vets and drug companies are mounting campaigns to promote its use. Some residue will pass through the dog and be present in the fa...

Following Trevor's diary post I feel I must add my observations on the P.E.'s at Botany Bay this year. Having spent a considerable amount of time sitting and watching at the Triangle over the last three weeks,often with Trevor and Dave Miller,I have only manage to notch up 2 on the ground and three ...

Thanks. A Glanville is the overwhelming opinion. I have never seen one as white as this.
P.J.Underwood

Whist going through my Hungarian photo's ( Farm Latour) I came across this creature. Can anyone help me with its identification?
P.J.Underwood

Two of the best from Chiddingfold on the 2nd,as well as meeting Trevor and Katrina. This must be the week of action now?
P.J.Underwood

A lifetime first for me in the UK-and probably the last time for one of these. Seen at Ditchling yesterday.

Dukes,Pearl borders and Wood Whites.
Between the showers we have managed to see pristine specimens of the Duke of Burgundy at Noar Hill and Kithurst Hill,Pearl borders at Rewell and Wood Whites at Chiddingfold.
Let's have more sun.
P.J.Underwood

Seen in Chiddingfold today. The P.E. never fails to delight.
N.B. Important access road closures scheduled for June 28th and the 29th.
P.J.Underwood

Did anyone spot this last week. It was photographed on Thurs 28th May in the Storrington area. It was photographed by the daughter of a reliable friend who lives in the Storrington,Sussex area. It was in her garden. Did anyone else see it?

The marking of butterflies. This week I have seen the Duke of Burgundy at Noar Hill,the end of the first brood Wood Whites at Botany Bay,and then today Adonis at Old Winchester Hill.The first two had butterflies that were natural and pure.Then today butterflies that were marked with a dye. What on e...

After lockdown we are finally going out. Yesterday to Noah Hill and probably saw one of the last Dukes there,as all the cowslips were finished. Then today a walk in Botany Bay to the Triangle produced the largest number of Wood Whites that I have seen for some time-about 20.Unfortunately due to the...

Trevor,
Looking forward to meeting up again at P.E. time-hopefully.
Philip

Speckled Wood-v. common around here at Chiddingfold generally,but at the moment more Purple Emperors and White admirals where I frequent.
P.J.U.

Chiddingfold,Purple Emperors. After the rain a good day.I saw four groundings,and two flying within an hour and a half.This photo is one on rabbit droppings,presumably due to the lack of dog poo and the latter having more fat and minerals.Can anyone tell me the actual minerals the males require and ...

Chiddingfold Forest. Plenty of action today,especially by the Sallows.I have a photo of one on my boot,and a new photographer's movement for Jack.It looks like a forward flip with a rotation.Why not try it? As a matter of interest there has hardly been any dog poo around and this is the first time I...

Chiddingfold Forest. Plenty of action today,especially by the Sallows.I have a photo of one on my boot,and a new photographer's movement for Jack.It looks like a forward flip with a rotation.Why not try it? As a matter of interest there has hardly been any dog poo around and this is the first time I...

Chiddingfold Forest,
The next day in the same place.Different participants and 4 groundings of P.E.'s within an hour.

Seen in the wood at Chiddingfold today,as well as 3 grounded P.E.'s by midday.
P.J.Underwood

That will teach me to leave early....but I did have blackcurrants to pick.Tomorrow should be good.
P.J.U.

Purple Emperors.
My first of the season. I saw three today-nice fresh specimens.Seen at Chiddingfold.
P.J.U.