Brown Argus Butterfly

As with many species the year, due to the prevailing good weather the Brown Argus exists in good numbers. 

A nice species to shoot because of the rich colours and distinct markings.

These are second brood Brown Argus.

This rather amorous male was getting just a little too excited approaching (mistakenly) what turned out to be a Chalk Hill Blue.

Single Image Post

My current single image post is a shot of a Speckled Wood Butterfly taken from below as it rests in the sun on a Hazel bush leaf.

More Black and White

I made a second visit the other day to search out Marbled White butterflies at the same location as the previous post on this subject. 

On the first occasion they had only just emerged and it was mainly males that I found.  Now there are plenty of females on the wing.

Chalk Hill Blue

Always lovely to find the Chalk Hill Blue each year.

Such brilliant colours and markings.

The location I normally find this species has produced a good number this year. 

Certainly better than last years numbers and my initial sightings are earlier as well. 

You can find this species on chalk and limestone hillsides and they are quite approachable with caution.

Something Different

"Know your Onions"

Silver-washed Fritillary

Male

Female