Compton Down (again) 21/08/2025

[PimperneBloke]

So forecast was pretty decent, til late morning, so I made the executive decision to go to Arne. Not been there in a while, plus might catch sight of Osprey or Spoonbill from the shore. You can probably guess from the title... I changed my mind

I took a slightly different route to normal, but soon changed my mind again, when the grazing cattle started grazing towards me!

[Linda257]

Guess the yellowhammer wasn't pleased to see you
Lots of lovely colourful butterflies. But a must admit ,my linnets from down the coast last wee were better than yours well I do have to be honest, yours looks like it was in a studio

Cracking set of 50 PB!

[SnappyMac]

So forecast was pretty decent, til late morning, so I made the executive decision to go to Arne. Not been there in a while, plus might catch sight of Osprey or Spoonbill from the shore. You can probably guess from the title... I changed my mind

I took a slightly different route to normal, but soon changed my mind again, when the grazing cattle started grazing towards me!

Great to find so many different butterflies in one area PB P.S A spoonbill or osprey would be nice as well...

[Jacksparrow]

So forecast was pretty decent, til late morning, so I made the executive decision to go to Arne. Not been there in a while, plus might catch sight of Osprey or Spoonbill from the shore. You can probably guess from the title... I changed my mind

I took a slightly different route to normal, but soon changed my mind again, when the grazing cattle started grazing towards me!

Stunning set of photos PB. The blues of the butterflies were amazing. One of the whites you photo'd looked similar to the Small White which we've all been asked to look out for and report. It could be wishful thinking on my behalf.

[PimperneBloke]

Thanks Jack. I've not seen anything about reporting small whites, so I'll have a search, cheers

[PimperneBloke]

So forecast was pretty decent, til late morning, so I made the executive decision to go to Arne. Not been there in a while, plus might catch sight of Osprey or Spoonbill from the shore. You can probably guess from the title... I changed my mind

I took a slightly different route to normal, but soon changed my mind again, when the grazing cattle started grazing towards me!

Great to find so many different butterflies in one area PB P.S A spoonbill or osprey would be nice as well...

Maybe tomorrow Snappy ;D

[PimperneBloke]

Guess the yellowhammer wasn't pleased to see you
Lots of lovely colourful butterflies. But a must admit ,my linnets from down the coast last wee were better than yours well I do have to be honest, yours looks like it was in a studio

Cracking set of 50 PB!

Thanks Linda... There just happened to be some dark trees directly behind the linnet

[Willpar]

Nice one PB.

[PimperneBloke]

Thanks Will