Gatekeeper.
This is a Large Skipper. This is the first year I've ever seen one.
Small Tortoiseshells seem to be in there hundreds on my patch.
This is a Small White.
Sunday, 27 July 2014
When the birds go quiet........
At this time of year, when things become a little quiet on the birding front, I turn my attention to the other things that may be flying around close by. Usually butterflies or dragonflies. Just recently the butterflies have been out in great numbers and I've had great enjoyment trying to find new ones and identifying them as they've fluttered by. Here are some of the more common ones on my local patch.
I've been looking at butterflies this week so thanks for identifying some of them with such good photos.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos!! Such variety you have there.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully captured. It's difficult to obtain clear pics of these pretty creatures because they are always fluttering ... you have done well. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteI've been out hunting butterflies and dragonflies too!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!!! I do hope you'll share with I Heart Marcro too:-)
ReplyDeletegorgeous captures of the butterflies! so lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou did a marvelous job of capturing the beauty of the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteSuch enchanting photos of the butterflies. Especially love the perspectives in the 3rd and last photos.
ReplyDeleteamazing photos; how wonderful to see the variety of butterflies to photograph
ReplyDeleteYou used your time wisely Adam because you have some lovely looking butterfly pictures. Yes it is quiet for birds at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you have such beautiful butterflies to photograph. Lovely collection.
ReplyDeleteFantastic close ups!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, always enjoy butterfly photos.
ReplyDeletedon´t think I have seen the Gatkeeper before. A gorgeous butterfly.
ReplyDeleteI want to mention that I just reopened a meme I had earlier. NF Winged. A meme for every creature with wings. Butterlies, dragonflies, bees, what ever. :) You are welcome if you like. Next edition tomorrow. :)
http://nfmemes.blogspot.se/
Gorgeous butterflies and photos!
ReplyDeleteYes, I do too. And it is my favorite time of the year.. Great collection of nature your way Adam.. Michelle from Nature Notes..
ReplyDeleteYes, it's time to watch butterfles! The first one is unfamiliar to me. Pretty!
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots, I particularly liked the ones of the Small Tortoiseshell !!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous butterflies! There's always something interesting to see if you keep your eyes open.
ReplyDeletefabulous shots.So clear and in focus!! Love the ones with the thistle heads.
ReplyDeletethanks for linking up to NF Winged. :)
ReplyDeleteAdam these are gorgeous photos! I feel a sense of peace and quiet looking at them.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! Butterflies are so hard to capture on camera, you did a great job! The photos are clear and colourful, and very beautiful. Butterflies are so interesting with their unique patterns and colours!
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