They are really powerful fliers and tend only to fly whilst the sun is shining so there were long waits between passing clouds! I only had one brief photo opportunity and took it as a smart male landed nearby (and didn't stop long!)


A return visit later got a female (slightly smaller and with browner colouration)


Plus a brief chance of recording the underwing whilst feeding.

My first Comma image of the year here too....

The Comma's comma!


Large Skipper a busily supping nectar

By far the most abunfant species was Ringlet – they seem to be having a ‘plentiful’ year!

The middle of the day was to spent searching for something very scarce on Titterstone Clee......