A frustrating day spent at Ditchling Common, with a large number of fellow butterfly enthusiasts, hoping to get good views of the Black Hairstreaks. Unfortunately the sun didn't appear until ca. 2 p.m. and when it did the Hairstreaks steadfastly refused to come down from higher up in the trees.
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| Black Hairstreak |
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| Black Hairstreak pupa |
I decided to cheer myself up by spending the late afternoon/evening at Horseshoe Plantation photographing Bee Orchids during the 'golden hour' as well as a fresh Small Heath.
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| Bee Orchid |
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| Bee Orchid |
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| Bee Orchid |
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| Small Heath |
