The Bog - Grayling

Another habitat, another butterfly and a Shropshire speciality in the form of Grayling, formerly in decline in inland areas. There were at least 12 flying about, always easy to find (after nearly being stood on!)

I've done the underwing on a stone image many times before! Something else was needed?

Brambles to the rescue...

Which way is up?

Two feeding on the same patch!

There was a lot more insect action going on there too!

Chelmarsh - Hobby Food

The keen eyed amongst you will obviously know that I haven't put an image of a Migrant Hawker on the blog this year! Whilst sat idly waiting in the hide for a Hobby to appear or (vainly) for the Ruff to return, that was all about to change - I spotted a male Migrant Hawker flying near the reeds. Now there's a challenge!

Eventually a few half decent flight shots emerged (I wont mention how many shots were deleted though !)





Different background......





And again.....



Head on....



Where's the Common Darter then? Have to say I'm pleased with this one - don't think I've ever captured one of these in flight before....



The food's on the table then, where's that Hobby!