Friday, 7 August 2015

Aston Rowant - Silver-spotted Skippers

Aug 7 - A warm sunny day, and good views of 20+ Silver-spotted Skippers in an hour or so, very active buzzing around in the sun. Over a hundred Chalkhill Blues also seen, similarly not really settling for the camera. Also a few Brown Argus and Small Heaths.

Friday, 31 July 2015

Summer insects.....

31 July - A brief foray to Hampshire in sunny weather gave a good selection of Dragonflies at Slufter's Pond, New Forest. The highlight was 2 Black Darters but Southern Hawker, Emperor, Keeled Skimmer and Common Darter also seen, along with a single Silver-studded Blue. At the usual Shipton Bellinger, site, good views of a smart perched Brown Hairstreak.

Friday, 17 July 2015

Friday, 3 July 2015

Whitecross again

3 July - a quick look revealed no Black Hairstreaks, probably too late in the season. My first Silver-washed Fritillaries and White Admirals of the season seen.

Sunday, 28 June 2015

Tuesday, 21 April 2015