Interested in all wildlife but specialising mainly in Butterflies, Dragonflies and Orchids.
East Sussex
Joined September 2021
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Pleased to show @pollymm the teneral Red-veined Darter on its 3rd day. Naturally a few more photos were taken of it. Amazingly one shot doesn't show the bent abdomen. @BDSdragonflies @SussexWildlife
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I've really enjoyed reliving my trip to Scotland with @bob_eade earlier this year, whilst going through the photos and writing my blog. Here's the last one about our time spent on #Mull
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Yesterday I found a Red-veined Darter on my local patch. No camera though!! Doh. Still there today though, so a few shots. Damaged abdomen unfortunately. Teneral male I believe, so was it locally bred, or migrant? @BDSdragonflies @sdnpa @SussexWildlife
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Here's a link to my latest blog, focusing on the wonderful #Otters that can be found on #Mull . @bob_eade and I had some truly memorable moments photographing these charismatic creatures! 😍
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Plenty of 3rd brood Wall Brown action locally. Several females observed egg laying. This culvert has at least 6 eggs. Mating also seen in recent days. @SussexWildlife @BCSussex @savebutterflies @sdnpa
As well as 16 Poplar Hawk-moth larvae that are still feeding on the potted Willow, I have also had 3 Herald larvae this year. They have all pupated on the plant, and today, the 2nd one emerged. @BritishMoths @SussexWildlife @savebutterflies @BBCSpringwatch
A brief, but good visit to Old Lodge yesterday pm. A young Raft Spider and several Southern Hawkers seen. This male looked great on the flowering Heather. @SussexWildlife
The Poplar Hawk-moth larvae on my Willow have reduced a little in number from the original 17. Last night there were still at least 11. Yesterday I spotted this one in mid moult. The old skin, including the tail is behind him. @savebutterflies @BCSussex
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If you've been following my recent blog, you'll know @bob_eade and I headed over to the Isle of #Mull next. First up on the island was a visit to Duart Castle with some fabulous insect and bird sightings:
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A great day at High and Over brought my first 3rd brood Wall Brown (2), 4 Lace Border, also possibly 3rd brood, and 2 lovely Oncocera semirubella. Rhubarb and custard anyone? 2 C. Redstart too. @BCSussex @savebutterflies @SussexWildlife @sdnpa
I have a potted narrow leaved Willow in the garden, in the hope of attracting Hawk Moth larvae. Today 14 young Poplar Hawk-moth larvae are there. I have a feeling not many leaves will be left on it soon. @SussexWildlife
A great day in the heat of Old Lodge SWT reserve yesterday. After several hours searching the extensive Heather, a half grown Beautiful Yellow Underwing larva feeding. @lisagsaw and I were just about to give up when I spotted it. @SussexWildlife @SxBRC @SussexMothGroup
The Hornet Robberfly is having an amazing year with good numbers on the South Downs. Today on the patch at least 19 seen, and that was not on the main path where the biggest numbers are. One mating also seen, my 4th mating pair this year. @SussexWildlife @sdnpa @SxBRC
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Earlier this year I had a fabulous extended holiday up in #Scotland and #Cumbria with @bob_eade
Our first main base was in Fort William and our focus was mostly on #butterflies and #moths.
You can read about our adventures here:
lisagsaw.co.uk/spring-in-for…
My latest blog concerns my trip co-leading for @naturetrektours 'The Butterflies of the Dolomites' back in early July. A fabulous trip as ever. bobsbutterflies.blogspot.com…
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Having now seen all the butterfly species of Sussex, I'm now hoping to see all those in the UK. My quest continued earlier this year up in Scotland, when I went in search of the Chequered Skipper.
Link to my blog:
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Good to see the 2nd brood of Adonis Blue increasing after a bit of a late start in West Sussex. This male was trying to roost in a very strong breeze yesterday afternoon. A slight pause in the wind allowed a quick photo. @SussexWildlife @BCSussex @savebutterflies
A quick visit to Cumbria with @lisagsaw , mainly for Scotch Argus. Despite the weather SA at Smardale, HB and DG Fritts at White Scar and male Br Hairstreak at Arnside. Fab trip. @savebutterflies @BC_Cumbria
More attempts at flight shots of the lovely Southern Migrant Hawkers in the Cuckmere. Lots more on the blog too. bobsbutterflies.blogspot.com… @BDSdragonflies @SussexWildlife @SxBRC
