We made the most of the good weather and drove to a spot just south of Wrecclesham hoping to photograph Purple Emperor butterflies in Alice Holt forest. We saw one on the enterance track that flew up before we had chance to get a good look.
Other species were found amongst some long grass, although Marbled Whites were flighty and would not alight on anything for long enough to be photographed.
A couple of Purple Hairsteak, as we walked back, were a real bonus.
Luckily, two Purple Emperors were on the track near the exit as we left, and one in particular was very obliging.
Purple Emperor
Other species were found amongst some long grass, although Marbled Whites were flighty and would not alight on anything for long enough to be photographed.
Small Skipper
Golden ringed Dragonfly
A couple of Purple Hairsteak, as we walked back, were a real bonus.
Purple Hairstreak
