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East Sussex Wanderer: May 2016
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In search of butterflies, dragonflies and other wildlife across East Sussex. Saturday, 28 May 2016. The Speckled Wood that occurs on much of the European mainland is of the nominate form. But in the UK it is replaced by subspecies. They are quite different from each other in appearance with. Having a slightly darker ground colour to the wings and with yellower markings replacing the more orange markings of. By way of comparison, this is a photograph of a Speckled Wood (. Tuesday, 24 May 2016. A visit to ...
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East Sussex Wanderer: January 2017
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In search of butterflies, dragonflies and other wildlife across East Sussex. Friday, 27 January 2017. I have seen numerous variations over the years and here is a selection of photographs. Although the occurrence of some variants can be manipulated through captive breeding, the following examples were found and photographed in the wild. This pale form only occurs in the female of the species and can account for 10% of females. A regular form which displays a line of blue submarginal spots on the hindwings.
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East Sussex Wanderer: Bird's-nest Orchid and Variation in Bee Orchid
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In search of butterflies, dragonflies and other wildlife across East Sussex. Thursday, 29 December 2016. Bird's-nest Orchid and Variation in Bee Orchid. Visiting Ashdown Forest back in May, I managed to observe a freshly emerging Bird's-nest Orchid (. Over the course of three weeks. This strange orchid contains no chlorophyll and obtains its nutrients from fungi. It is generally found in the shade of long established beech trees. On 17th May, the flower spike is just starting to emerge. The Bee Orchid (.
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East Sussex Wanderer: A Walk in the Wood
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In search of butterflies, dragonflies and other wildlife across East Sussex. Monday, 21 November 2016. A Walk in the Wood. Saturday morning was cold and bright and my intention was to spend a few hours coppicing and thinning in the wood. After an hour, the spark plug on the chainsaw failed and with no spare, I decided to pack the tools away for another day and enjoy a slow walkabout through the trees. This is a species of Puffball or Earthball; possibly a Scaly Earthball (. View my complete profile.
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East Sussex Wanderer: March 2016
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In search of butterflies, dragonflies and other wildlife across East Sussex. Wednesday, 30 March 2016. Early Purple Orchid (. Labels: Early Purple Orchid. Thursday, 24 March 2016. Moth Trap comes out of Hibernation. And a single Common Quaker (. Thursday, 17 March 2016. Monday, 14 March 2016. Snakes Emerging from Hibernation. Although there was a cool nip in the air today, the sun was shining in a clear blue sky and it seemed to be a perfect day to go looking for early season reptiles; particularly snake...
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East Sussex Wanderer: April 2016
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In search of butterflies, dragonflies and other wildlife across East Sussex. Friday, 29 April 2016. The weather this week has continued in the same vein as last week with a persistent cool edge to the breeze adding a significant wind chill factor. This does appear to be depressing butterfly numbers at the moment but nature can only hold back for so long and eventually they must emerge in order to continue the life cycle for the next generation. Early Purple Orchid (. Saturday, 23 April 2016. On Wednesday...
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East Sussex Wanderer: November 2016
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In search of butterflies, dragonflies and other wildlife across East Sussex. Monday, 21 November 2016. A Walk in the Wood. Saturday morning was cold and bright and my intention was to spend a few hours coppicing and thinning in the wood. After an hour, the spark plug on the chainsaw failed and with no spare, I decided to pack the tools away for another day and enjoy a slow walkabout through the trees. This is a species of Puffball or Earthball; possibly a Scaly Earthball (. Tuesday, 8 November 2016.
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East Sussex Wanderer: Purple Hairstreak
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In search of butterflies, dragonflies and other wildlife across East Sussex. Tuesday, 1 December 2015. The Purple Hairstreak (. Is a little gem of a butterfly and well worth seeking out in mixed woodland containing plenty of oak, its only foodplant. Although a fairly common species in Sussex, it is largely a canopy dweller which makes it tricky to see at close quarters but with plenty of patient hours in the field and a knowledge of its life cycle and behaviour, you can see this beauty up close.
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East Sussex Wanderer: Autumn's Bounty
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In search of butterflies, dragonflies and other wildlife across East Sussex. Saturday, 29 October 2016. I love the seasonal changes that are a signature of natural Britain and Autumn has a beauty all of it's own. However, walking across Pevensey Levels yesterday in temperatures of 17 degrees under a clear blue sky and with just a gentle breeze, it felt like summer was trying to hold on for a while longer. We saw four freshly emerged Clouded Yellows on the wing. Shaggy Ink Cap (. View my complete profile.
