My first butterfly

[ChrisLumix]

Not only digital zoom, but also heavily cropped, so the quality ain't all that. But still, I was happy just to get it.

Are you going to open your wings?

Ooh, yes you are

Thank you little flutterby (oops, see next post, run out of space...)

 

[ChrisLumix]

[JHFoto]

Number three is very good..........

[JohnP]

Well done Chris!   I've been hoping to see one of these long distance migrants this year but so far no luck... it's a Painted Lady.

Read about them here.  http://butterfly-conservation.org/50-849/painted-lady.html

[NannyFerret]

You did well to get some good shots, Chris.
I saw a little copper coloured one yesterday, but as soon as I spotted it, it flew off again.
I think they are too quick for me.

[Ryewolf]

I've seen quite a few butterflies, mostly orange tips, but none of the landed.

[ChrisLumix]

Thanks Jeff, John, Tina, Wolf Yes, I was lucky to get them, but yesterday's heat made this one stop on one particular floral thingie long enough for me to fire off a few shots. Thanks for the info John - I'm not a lepidopteraphile myself, but it's always good to see 'em!

Wow, I've just read that link - how on EARTH does a butterfly manage to migrate from N Africa to Britain? It's hard enough for birds, but for an insect...

[JohnP]

 

Wow, I've just read that link - how on EARTH does a butterfly manage to migrate from N Africa to Britain? It's hard enough for birds, but for an insect...

​I read recently that they might be here in large numbers this summer... I live in hope. I did see and photograph a couple last summer... non this summer so far. I can't remember which year it was, probably about ten years ago they were here in huge numbers.

[annie]

beautiful Chris

[ChrisLumix]

Thanks Ron, Annie