30 May - an afternoon visit to Seven Barrows , near Lambourn, in hot, sunny weather - at least 6 Marsh Fritillaries seen (upper photo), also a Dingy Skipper - Small Blue (lower photo) and Common Blue, Brown Argus and many Small Heaths also noted.
Saturday, 30 May 2009
Marsh Fritillaries
30 May - an afternoon visit to Seven Barrows , near Lambourn, in hot, sunny weather - at least 6 Marsh Fritillaries seen (upper photo), also a Dingy Skipper - Small Blue (lower photo) and Common Blue, Brown Argus and many Small Heaths also noted.
Monday, 25 May 2009
Hairy Dragonflies at Wicken Fen
25 May - a visit to Wicken Fen en route home from Stansted. Several Hairy Dragonflies seen - a new species for me - but all patrolling actively and only flight shots obtained, male (pic 1) and female (pic 2). Also seen - Red-eyed Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly (pic 3) and Broad-bodied Chaser (pic 4).
Monday, 4 May 2009
Duke of Burgundy - first post of new season
3 May - A brief visit to Noar Hill, near Selborne, en route home gave good views of at least 3 Duke of Burgundies, sparring and very active in sunny but breezy conditions.
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