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Compton Down (again) 21/08/2025
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 3:45 pm
by 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!
Re: Compton Down (again) 21/08/2025
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 4:07 pm
by 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!
Re: Compton Down (again) 21/08/2025
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 5:11 pm
by SnappyMac
PimperneBloke wrote: Sat Aug 23, 2025 3:45 pm
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...
Re: Compton Down (again) 21/08/2025
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:04 pm
by Jacksparrow
PimperneBloke wrote: Sat Aug 23, 2025 3:45 pm
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.
Re: Compton Down (again) 21/08/2025
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:47 pm
by PimperneBloke
Thanks Jack. I've not seen anything about reporting small whites, so I'll have a search, cheers
Re: Compton Down (again) 21/08/2025
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:49 pm
by PimperneBloke
SnappyMac wrote: Sat Aug 23, 2025 5:11 pm
PimperneBloke wrote: Sat Aug 23, 2025 3:45 pm
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
Re: Compton Down (again) 21/08/2025
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:50 pm
by PimperneBloke
Linda257 wrote: Sat Aug 23, 2025 4:07 pm
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
Re: Compton Down (again) 21/08/2025
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 9:17 pm
by Willpar
Nice one PB.
Re: Compton Down (again) 21/08/2025
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2025 6:55 am
by PimperneBloke
Thanks Will
