Jul 282012
 
Finally - the Last One! - 28th July 2012

My quest to photograph all the resident breeding British Butterflies finally came to an end this afternoon. Holly Blue was photographed along a local Nature Trail in Stretton, Staffordshire, called the “Jinny Trail”. During the past week I was sure that second generation Holly Blue would emerge in the warm sunshine. Sure enough, Anita & Elliott Staley managed to find one along the “Jinny” in mid-week. Panic set-in and I searched on several days at various local spots, near to home but without success. So this afternoon in the warm sunshine the search began along the “Jinny”, at least I […]

Apr 022011
 
Spring Jewels in Yorkshire - Saturday 2nd April 2011

A day spent observing some spring jewels, namely Red-necked Grebe & Black-necked Grebe. These birds are truly stunning in their summer plumage. So rare to see Red-necked Grebe in full regalia. Black-necked Grebes are more common in their summer attire. This Red-necked Grebe has returned to this area of Yorkshire for its seventh year. Also seen during the day were numerous Chiffchaff & Sand Martin; small numbers of Little-ringed Plover, a single Green Sandpiper and a single Holly Blue & Peacock. Year List moves on to 152. PHOTOS – Below 1, 2 & 3 – Red-necked Grebe – Hatfield Moors, […]

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