The Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) is a migratory species and can arrive in UK from as early as March, but more generally May. It can be observed anywhere in the Country.
Lovely shots Roy, I spotted one of these beauties the other day but failed to get a photo. It's hard to pick a favourite but I think the last shot is a cracker :-)
Lovely pics. I always thought the Red Admiral bred in the UK, but only recently heard people saying it was migratory. Here they hibernate over winter. Well I guess back when I lived in England I knew doodleysquit about butterflies (although this was one of the very few species I was aware of!). :-)
Super shots Roy.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous images. When I was on Great Saltee Island last weekend there were a lot of Red Asmiral much to my surprise.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret. Its time for them now.
DeleteI saw a couple flitting about in a field on my walk last Saturday. Unfortunately, they were not as cooperative as yours were.
ReplyDeleteI think this one was resting up in the late sunny afternoon Steve.
DeleteLovely shots Roy, I spotted one of these beauties the other day but failed to get a photo. It's hard to pick a favourite but I think the last shot is a cracker :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks David.
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ReplyDeleteVeel dank Bas
DeleteLovely captures, Roy, I especially like the contrasting one with the blue spots in the background (the 5th from the top).
ReplyDeleteThanks Petra, nicely spotted, I hadn't noticed that.
DeleteSaw one here this week too.
ReplyDeleteHopefully this will be the first of many FG.
DeleteLovely pics. I always thought the Red Admiral bred in the UK, but only recently heard people saying it was migratory. Here they hibernate over winter. Well I guess back when I lived in England I knew doodleysquit about butterflies (although this was one of the very few species I was aware of!). :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandy, I think this is one that most people know of even if they don't know the proper name.
DeletePictures on the deadwood il beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs and good nigth
Merci Nath, Je pensais que le bois faite ça intéressant.
DeleteNice shots - I hope we'll see a few more butterflies soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison, its about time we started to see a lot more.
DeleteGorgeous photos of this beauty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gunilla.
DeleteHey Roy... I have not seen one here yet this year. Nice ones!!
ReplyDeleteGrace
Thanks GG, I have only found a few so far.
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