Thursday, 25 June 2015

Butterflies

When the birds aren't playing, I tend to turn my eye to other forms of nature. Insects, fungi, moths and butterflies mainly. Recently in the New Forest I came across a few species of butterfly that I'd never seen before. These were pointed out to me by our very able guide Jon Stokes.
We found a Pearl-bordered Fritillary late one evening. Wonderful colours both with wings open or closed. When closed you can see the white 'pearls' on the underside that give it it's name.


And wings open. Looking great in the sun.


Marsh Fritillary, found on the slopes of Martin Down.


Dingy Skipper. Not the most colourful butterfly and quite small.
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29 comments:

  1. eileeninmd25 June 2015 at 13:55

    I love the first butterfly and photo. But, they are all lovely butterflies and images. Enjoy your day!

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  2. This N That25 June 2015 at 19:23

    I spent most of last summer trying to find butterflies..Not much luck..Beautiful pictures...

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  3. Jim25 June 2015 at 22:56

    Great shots there. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  4. Anonymous26 June 2015 at 09:55

    They look so foreign to me. Butterfly's are hard capture, well done.

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  5. NCSue26 June 2015 at 10:14

    Beautiful! I just went to the local museum's butterfly house yesterday and can attest to how difficult it can be to capture them. You've done a great job!
    Hope you'll link up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-other-worldly-insect-world.html

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  6. Kelly Del Valle26 June 2015 at 21:55

    What a gorgeous creature! I really want to get better at butterfly identification - I shoot them a lot but can't always make an ID, even with my app and field guide.

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  7. Ruth27 June 2015 at 00:06

    Wow! These are so beautiful. I have never seen fluffy butterflies in my life. Thanks for introducing us to new creatures every week. It is an inspiration to get outside.

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  8. Margaret Birding For Pleasure27 June 2015 at 09:29

    Fabulous selection of Butterfly shots.

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  9. Hannah27 June 2015 at 10:20

    Your butterfly photos are wonderful, so sharp. The Pearl-bordered fritillary is such a cool butterfly, the wing patterns are stunning! I dearly love skippers with their big eyes and friendliess.

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  10. eileeninmd27 June 2015 at 11:05

    Hello Adam, thank you for linking up your butterfly post. It is gorgeous. Have a happy weekend!

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  11. Rajesh27 June 2015 at 13:32

    Beautiful and colorful butterflies.

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  12. Gayle27 June 2015 at 14:03

    Definitely the season for butterflies --- great photos.

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  13. TexWisGirl27 June 2015 at 15:17

    beauties!

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  14. sandyland27 June 2015 at 15:58

    LOVING THE BACKGROUNDS TOO AND THE PHOTOGRAPHY SUPER!!

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  15. Stacy27 June 2015 at 17:02

    Tis' the season for butterflies. They are everywhere. Great photos here and it is good to see the diversity too.

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  16. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti27 June 2015 at 20:24

    Gorgeous photos of these little gems!

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  17. Anni 27 June 2015 at 20:41

    I understand the 'no birds'....it's happened all too often for me also.

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    1. Anni 27 June 2015 at 21:15

      ps....thanks for visiting me at Hootin' Anni's also....with my 'bunny ears'.

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  18. FAB27 June 2015 at 21:02

    Three beauties. Well done Adam.

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  19. Al28 June 2015 at 03:17

    That's a very pretty butterfly.

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  20. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©28 June 2015 at 04:21

    Nice butterflies!

    Those duskywings are difficult to tell apart.
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  21. Phil Slade28 June 2015 at 08:06

    You make me wish I spent more time looking for and at butterflies Adam.I really must try harder. The Marsh Fritillary in your picture is a real stunner.

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  22. Debbie28 June 2015 at 15:26

    they are not easy to photograph, patience must be your virtue!! gorgeous captures!!!!

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  23. A Colorful World28 June 2015 at 17:01

    Such beautiful butterflies!

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  24. Inspired By June28 June 2015 at 21:36

    Always enjoy seeing the butterflies, Adam!

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  25. Anonymous28 June 2015 at 23:27

    Beautiful captures!

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  26. Unknown29 June 2015 at 11:55

    Lovely photos of the beautiful butterflies! I always enjoy seeing them, but I'm terrible with IDs.

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  27. Pierced Wonderings3 July 2015 at 08:14

    So lovely, Adam! We had several flitting around the backyard yesterday, but by the time I got into the house to get my camera, they had disappeared.

    Thank you for joining us for Photo Friday again. I appreciate the support!

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  28. Liz7 July 2015 at 03:06

    Beautiful images Adam! Butterflies are tough to capture!

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