Wednesday 23 August 2023

Brown Hairstreak


One of Britain's rarest and most elusive butterflies, I've caught glimpses of them high in the trees on known breeding sites over the past couple of years - but I've never got close to a photo opportunity - so it was a real surprise when I was sat in my garden having a cup of tea and this one (a male female) landed next to me! Species 48.



And James has reached the half way point on his epic barbel challenge - 20 doubles landed with 20 more to go! A massive milestone - nice one!! Blog post is here.

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  1. That's an awesome garden record Brian. The picture's pretty goo too.

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    1. Completely unexpected garden find - could hardly believe it when she landed. Not perfect lighting for the photo - but as least she stayed there while I ran and got the camera.

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  2. Brilliant, better you couldn't get your camera out fast enough !!

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    1. As fast as humanly possible! Fired off three shots (two were out of focus) and she disappeared over the fence - job done!!

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