This male Large Skipper is the first of two that I have seen and as its nearly a month into the species flight time, I should have seen considerably more by now. Perhaps the poor showing relates to the fact that Spring was a month behind, as a consequence of which it follows on with each season.
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Very nice images Roy.
ReplyDeleteI went looking for flutters yesterday in my favourite woodland glade and only saw 2 Speckled Wood. The vegetation was much higher than expected due to all the wet weather.
For many species I think your assumption about delayed emergence is correct.
Thanks Frank, yes the vegetation is a lot higher again, like last year.
DeleteNice to see that a few more butterflies are, at last, starting to make an appearance Roy, I saw my first one of these yesterday!
ReplyDeleteJust thinking, if things are running about a month late, does that mean I've got to wait until January for my Christmas dinner?...[;o)
Thanks Trevor, you have to ask yourself do you really need that Christmas dinner, or could you give it a miss.?? {:))
DeleteHi Roy Once again all wonderful shots. I love the black and white edges on their wings. Margaret
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret, yes they are quite colourful when you look closely.
DeleteGreat shots Roy. I haven't seen any of these yet this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith, I have only seen two since shooting this one.
DeleteHi Roy!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics of the Large skipper!
I also usually see many more by this time of year!
Funny enough, I am preparing a post with a female.. I'll mention yours!
Cheers enjoy your WE!
Thanks Noushka, enjoy yours.
DeleteHey Roy... I love the eyes on these guys,and there fuzzy little legs : )!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, and no teasing about what's under your hat !! ; )
Grace
Thanks GG.{:))
DeleteOhhh ..... Wholesale Skipper is also such a beautiful butterfly. This is not easy to photograph but you have some very nice and clear pictures of Roy :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Helma.
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