One of the well known but unpredictable migrant butterflies to Britain is the Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus).
Last Friday I spotted one individual as it flew strongly westwards over Denbies Hillside while I was immersed in photographing other species. At the end of a stroll around Ashtead Common today with one of the Rangers another individual caught our attention as we traversed the meadow. It was flying purposefully around a specific area so I waited patiently and eventually managed to capture an image when it perched very briefly within range of the lens.
There have been a few other sightings recently in Surrey so hopefully there might be other opportunities to watch this delightful migrant that arrives here from around the Mediterranean. FAB.
pretty thing. i like those green, weird eyes. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely butterfly to see Frank, and a cracking photograph.
ReplyDeleteYou were lucky enough to get it while it 'rested', all I managed a couple of days ago was a quick glimpse of one as it zoomed by at a zillion miles per hour!!
Lets hope they get 'tired' soon and we can get some good images?...[;o)
great shot Frank, glad it settled so you were able to get this shot.
ReplyDeleteNice one Frank. There were quite a few of them at Pulborough Brooks last summer. I shall be keeping my eyes open as I visit this year!
ReplyDeleteI love clouded yellows.
ReplyDeleteWonderful clear shot!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot Frank!:) These fast flyers are difficult to photograph.
ReplyDeleteA perfect yellow...not too bright, not too dull...glad you were able to capture it!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteFantastic shot, Frank!
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