Silver-studded Blues at Acres Down.....

7 July - despite fairly cloudy weather, the warmth and humidity meant that Silver-studded Blues were fairly active at Acres Down, New Forest, after my raptor watching session, with several fairly obliging for the camera. I couldn't find any Graylings on the bare ground or paths though.

Large Blues at Daneway........

3 July - At last some summer sun, and quite a few people at Daneway Banks at Sapperton for the Large Blues - in an afternoon visit, I saw several, though they were quite flighty in the heat. Also lots of Marbled Whites and a few Large Skippers.

Black Hairstreak.....

25 June - Much more showery than forecast at Whitecross Green, so only a short-lived view of a Black Hairstreak when the sun appeared v briefly, and a really distant photo..... Also Large Skipper and Marbled Whites.

Marsh Fritillaries.......

30 May - Nice views of several active Marsh Fritillaries at Strawberry Banks, Glos this evening, in warm sun. Always a smart butterfly to see.

Downy Emeralds.....

19 May - Good directions led me to Swanpool reserve at Lower Moor WWT, and excellent views, in the warm sun, of several Downy Emeralds, a new dragonfly for me - several males and at least 1 female seen, striking metallic dark green (as the name suggests) and the males with low, direct flight. Also Broad-bodied Chaser in evidence.

Rodborough Common

15 May - Sunny but fairly cool weather for my first trip to this site, excellent views of Green Hairstreaks, one of my favourite Butterflies...... no sign though of Duke of Burgundies in the cool breeze.

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.