The Big & The Bold

Some of Britains Butterflies are rare or range restricted, or both, such as the Swallowtail whilst some can actually be common and widespread, such as the Red Admiral. This page is dedicated to the larger of the butterfly species, which just happen to be striking species. 

Purple Emperor, Botany Bay Woods, Surrey 4th July 2009







White Admiral, Belfairs Woods. Small numbers often present in late June into mid July with the below images taken here on 2009, 2010 and 2018










Red Admiral, The Garrison, St. Marys, Isles of Scilly, October 2009








Swallowtail, How Hill, Norfolk 14th June 2009







Painted Lady, often common migrant with numerous individuals seen throughout the year. 

The Garrison, Isles of Scilly, October 2009




Cissbury Ring, Sussex 28th June 2009



Fossetts Far, Essex, July 2009







Small Tortoiseshell, an On / Off species with some good years and bad years. These were taken at Fossetts Farm and Strumpshaw Fen in Norfolk on 2009





Peacock, This impressive species is common locally with the below photographed at Wakering and Fossetts Farm






Comma, Benfleet Downs, Essex 19th June 2009






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