An migratory species the Red Admiral can be found anywhere in the UK and you should find them still flying well into October. With two to three broods you can find individuals in good condition throughout the season.
I found two this week that are as you can see in good order.
A large striking species that stands out, the female being slightly larger than the male at 72mm wingspan as opposed to 67mm.
That first imageis a stunner. On my post you mentioned you thought the birds were Doves, I would ahve said that also however the farmer said Pigeons! Actually, I have now looked what the different in how both words are used and in fact they are interchangable. I did not want to upset John by answering you on my post as John would read it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret.
DeleteDoves always seem a little different to me especially if they are white.
I didn't know that Red Admirals were about as late as October. I really like your header photo - dandelion or hawkweed?
ReplyDeleteI did see one in December last year D.
DeleteYes, that was Hawkweed.
I've seen one or two recently - you've taken some terrific photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to know you have Red Admirals there, too. These are just beautiful shots. Interesting facts about them, too. I wondered why I see them so late in the year.
ReplyDeleteIts one of the few Karen that hangs on here to late in the year. I guess they are quite hardy.
DeleteLots of these beauties around at the moment aren't there. Great pics as always Mr Norris :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks David.
DeleteAlways like the underwing patterns on the red admiral.
ReplyDeleteYes almost as colourful in a different way to the top Simon.
DeleteLovely photos.. I have seen several in the garden this year :o)
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie.
Delete…a cheerful butterfly and lovely shots! We have them here too. I always like seeing them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly, it is one of the few that flies late into the season here.
DeleteHey Roy... This is one my favorites we have here too.
ReplyDeleteLovely colors, especially like the second one . It is really in could shape!
Grace
Thanks GG.
DeleteSaw these today, several, heading out to sea at West Bay :-) Good weather for them to migrate and possibly good wind direction to help them on their way to warmer climes.
ReplyDeleteWest Bay!, you lucky person.{:))
DeleteMerci pour cette belle série, il ne s'est guère montré cette année !
ReplyDeleteBises Roy
Lovely series of Atalanta.
ReplyDeleteCoincidentally, yesterday I also photographed another one and I thought that was particularly so late in the time of year :-)
Thanks Helma. They will be around for a while yet.
DeleteGorgeous butterflies! I love the first capture.
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