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.