Adonis Blue
Silver-spotted Skipper
Monday, 27 August 2012
12c minimum last night and 65 moths of 27 species in the trap including a nice Light Emerald. Nothing new for the year. Went to the Lydden Kent Wildlife Trust reserve this morning-1st visit this year. The Adonis Blues & Silver-spotted Skippers were showing well, with 1 or 2 rather worn Chalkhill Blues. However, it became very breezy which made photography a bit tricky. There were cattle grazing in the 2nd main field with a Bull present, which I gave a wide berth to.
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Some very nice shots.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots peter I have never been there although a few of my Flickr friends say I should visit. The Adonis looks very smart, not sure I like the thought of that bull tho.
ReplyDeleteMike,
DeleteYes it can be quite hard work with some steep slopes to go up and down. There are often cattle grazing but I think this was the first time I've seen a bull with them. Fortunately the herd moved away from the next stile/gate as I detoured around the field edge. I did get some slide pictures of the Wart-biter here many years ago but have never managed to see one since.