Thank you, both.
I quite agree, David. The Brimstone's antenna is quite unusual compared to other species.
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Lee
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Sheepleas, Surrey, 9th April 2017
The next day I returned to Sheepleas in Surrey for more early spring delights. Seen in the various meadows were: Red Admiral, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Brimstone, Orange Tip, Speckled Wood and Holly Blue.
The next day I returned to Sheepleas in Surrey for more early spring delights. Seen in the various meadows were: Red Admiral, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Brimstone, Orange Tip, Speckled Wood and Holly Blue.
- Brimstone, male, Sheepleas, Surrey, 9th April 2017
- Peacock, Sheepleas, Surrey, 9th April 2017
- Speckled Wood, male, Sheepleas, Surrey, 9th April 2017
- Speckled Wood, male, Sheepleas, Surrey, 9th April 2017
- Robin, Sheepleas, Surrey, 9th April 2017
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Denbies Hillside 9th April 2017
Sheepleas is not far from Denbies Hillside, so if I have time, I usually visit both sites. You can of course spend a whole day at either!
Along with my first swallows of the year, seen at Denbies were: Green Hairstreak, Holly Blue, Grizzled Skipper, Brimstone, Peacock and Small Tortoiseshell.
Sheepleas is not far from Denbies Hillside, so if I have time, I usually visit both sites. You can of course spend a whole day at either!
Along with my first swallows of the year, seen at Denbies were: Green Hairstreak, Holly Blue, Grizzled Skipper, Brimstone, Peacock and Small Tortoiseshell.
- Small Tortoiseshell, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 9th April 2017
- Peacock, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 9th April 2017
- Peacock, forewing detail, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 9th April 2017
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I'm enjoying this approach you have by concentrating in detail on one part of the butterfly's wings/body, Lee. Gives things an added dimension.
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Yep I agree with David Lee really interesting to see the scale detail as well as the other lush shots 
Looking forward to many more 
Have a goodun
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Looking forward to many more Have a goodun
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You're both very kind. I was (and still do) just see what the camera/lens can do. I'm quite impressed!
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Daya Vieja, Rojales, Spain, April 2017
I spent a few days with my Dad in Spain in April 2017. He had moved a short distance from Cuidad Quesada to a small village called Daya Vieja. Of course, I had a good look around.
I spent a few days with my Dad in Spain in April 2017. He had moved a short distance from Cuidad Quesada to a small village called Daya Vieja. Of course, I had a good look around.
- Lulworth Skipper, female, Daya Vieja, Spain, 15th April 2017
- Lulworth Skipper, female, Daya Vieja, Spain, 15th April 2017
- Small White, male, Daya Vieja, Spain, 15th April 2017
- Painted Lady, Daya Vieja, Spain, 15th April 2017
- Clouded Yellow, male, Daya Vieja, Spain, 15th April 2017
- Small White, male, Daya Vieja, Spain, 16th April 2017
- Lulworth Skipper, female, Daya Vieja, Spain, 16th April 2017
- Lulworth Skipper, male, Daya Vieja, Spain, 16th April 2017
- Lulworth Skipper, male, Daya Vieja, Spain, 16th April 2017
- Pale Shoulder (I think), Daya Vieja, Spain, 16th April 2017
- Mallow Skipper, Daya Vieja, Spain, 16th April 2017
- Swallow, Guardamar del Segura, Spain, 17th April 2017
- Audouin's Gull, Guardamar del Segura, Spain, 17th April 2017
- Audouin's Gull, Guardamar del Segura, Spain, 17th
- Red Admiral, Daya Vieja, Spain, 17th April 2017
- Painted Lady, Daya Vieja, Spain, 17th April 2017
- Red Admiral, Daya Vieja, Spain, 18th April 2017
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A couple of 
for the Audouin's Gull and that bloomin Mallow Skipper 
It must be a bit odd seeing a Lulworth Skipper nowhere near Dorset 
Have a goodun
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for the Audouin's Gull and that bloomin Mallow Skipper It must be a bit odd seeing a Lulworth Skipper nowhere near Dorset Have a goodun
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Thanks, Wurzel. I am yet to see Lulworth Skipper in the UK - something else I must put right.
Best wshes,
Lee
Best wshes,
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If you need any info just give me a holler
Have a goodun
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Have a goodun
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I will do 
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His Grace
Back in the UK, it was time to seek out His Grace.
I also found Holly Blue, Peacock and this beautiful Scarlet Tiger caterpillar.
From Noar Hill in Hampshire, I went over to Chiddingfold Forest in Surrey. Here, I saw just one male Wood White.
Back in the UK, it was time to seek out His Grace.
- Duke of Burgundy, male, Noar Hill, Hampshire, 23rd April 2017
- Duke of Burgundy, male, Noar Hill, Hampshire, 23rd April 2017
- Duke of Burgundy, male, Noar Hill, Hampshire, 23rd April 2017
- Duke of Burgundy, male, Noar Hill, Hampshire, 23rd April 2017
- Duke of Burgundy, male, Noar Hill, Hampshire, 23rd April 2017
- Scarlet Tiger caterpillar, Noar Hill, Hampshire, 23rd April 2017
- Wood White, male, Chiddingfold Forest, Surrey, 23rd April 2017
- Wood White, male, Chiddingfold Forest, Surrey, 23rd April 2017
- Wood White, male, Chiddingfold Forest, Surrey, 23rd April 2017
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South to East Sussex, 29th April 2017
Like most years, I headed south to East Sussex for a spring visit. I first stopped at Abbott's Wood where I saw Orange Tip, Brimstone, Peacock, Comma and Speckled Wood.
I then went on to Windover Hill, one of my favourite places. Here, I saw Wall, Speckled Wood, Small Heath, Peacock, Dingy Skipper, Orange Tip, Green-veined White and Small Copper.
Like most years, I headed south to East Sussex for a spring visit. I first stopped at Abbott's Wood where I saw Orange Tip, Brimstone, Peacock, Comma and Speckled Wood.
- Abbot's Wood, East Sussex, 29th April 2017
- Speckled Wood, Abbot's Wood, East Sussex, 29th April 2017
- Dingy Skipper, Windover Hill, East Sussex, 29th April 2017
- Windover Hill, East Sussex, 29th April 2017
- Wall, male, Windover Hill, East Sussex, 29th April 2017
- Wall, male, forewing detail, Windover Hill, East Sussex, 29th April 2017
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Cracking Ninja skills Lee to have gotten as close in to that Wall 
And in amid the lovely Wood Whites the most fresh Duke I think I've ever seen - it's so new it looks shiny
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And in amid the lovely Wood Whites the most fresh Duke I think I've ever seen - it's so new it looks shiny Have a goodun
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Nice sequence of reports, Lee. As you know, I'm especially interested in anything from the continent so it's nice to see a few of the species that can be seen in that part of Spain in mid April.
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Thank you, Wurzel and David.
Walls are pretty hard to get near, aren't they! I also find early Meadow Browns and Small Heaths particularly flighty.
Best wishes,
Lee
Walls are pretty hard to get near, aren't they! I also find early Meadow Browns and Small Heaths particularly flighty.
Best wishes,
Lee
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Denbies Hillside - 1st May 2017
This day was a classic example of "If in doubt, always go out". I follow this all the time; you never know what you will see. So, despite overcast skies and even some drizzle at times, Denbies was once again a delight.
This day was a classic example of "If in doubt, always go out". I follow this all the time; you never know what you will see. So, despite overcast skies and even some drizzle at times, Denbies was once again a delight.
- Grizzled Skipper, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 1st May 2017
- Grizzled Skipper, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 1st May 2017
- Grizzled Skipper, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 1st May 2017
- Grizzled Skipper, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 1st May 2017
- Grizzled Skipper, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 1st May 2017
- Dingy Skipper, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 1st May 2017
- Dingy Skipper, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 1st May 2017
- Dingy Skipper, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 1st May 2017
- Brown Argus, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 1st May 2017
- Brown Argus, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 1st May 2017
- Brown Argus, male, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 1st May 2017
- Small Heath, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 1st May 2017
- Five-Spot Burnet, Denbies Hillside, Surrey, 1st May 2017
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As always Lee well worth waiting for these shots Overcast skies can often be the best days, I reckon it's because the butterflies don't expect us to be out and so we can catch them off guard 
Have a goodun
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Overcast skies can often be the best days, I reckon it's because the butterflies don't expect us to be out and so we can catch them off guard Have a goodun
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Quite agree, Lee. After all, if you DON'T go then you definitely won't see anything.Lee Hurrell wrote:...This day was a classic example of "If in doubt, always go out". I follow this all the time; you never know what you will see...
It's rare that any of these 'do I, don't I?' days draw a blank.
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Love your shots of the Grizzled Skipper Lee, especially the fifth shot it's a real poser Goldie
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