I was out quite early today, with the temperature being only 7 degrees I wasn't expecting to see too much, however, as soon as I was in the main Wall Brown area there were 2 having a territory battle. A few other Wall also seen but it did take a little longer before other species started moving. Dingy Skipper, Grizzled Skipper, Orange-tip and Green Veined White were also seen. I soon had to return home but a longer afternoon session then produced the goods. With the sun now shining and quite light winds I headed to the other end of my patch and I soon found lots more Wall Brown including 2 that posed nicely, 1 of which was a very fresh female.
Male Wall Brown.
Female Wall Brown.
Following this I found a newly emerged Brown Argus, my first of the year. I only managed a quick couple of shots before I lost him.
Male Brown Argus
Just before leaving the site a near fully grown Oak Eggar larva appeared, followed by a Dingy Skipper that had gone to roost on a seed head.
Oak Eggar Larva.
Roosting Dingy Skipper.
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