Wall Brown / lasiommata megera. Spurn Head, E. Yorkshire. 25/08/15.
I had a memorable visit to Spurn to look at a very respectable fall of common migrants. The area was heaving with them in places....sadly, all just a bit too far away to photograph well, or else too fast, flitting about within tree canopies. Fascinating, absorbing viewing but SO frustrating photography wise!
My spirits, (and camera) were lifted when I saw this beauty.
In my childhood, Walls regularly visited the garden. Nowadays their numbers are greatly reduced and they are found in only specific locations. This one was unusually settled enabling me to make many images. I think this was due to the windy conditions which worked in my favour.
(Wish the Wryneck, R.B Shrike and Barred Warbler had been as accommodating, but that is being greedy!!!)
Wall Brown / lasiommata megera. Spurn Head, E. Yorkshire. 25/08/15.
I had a memorable visit to Spurn to look at a very respectable fall of common migrants. The area was heaving with them in places....sadly, all just a bit too far away to photograph well, or else too fast, flitting about within tree canopies. Fascinating, absorbing viewing but SO frustrating photography wise!
My spirits, (and camera) were lifted when I saw this beauty.
In my childhood, Walls regularly visited the garden. Nowadays their numbers are greatly reduced and they are found in only specific locations. This one was unusually settled enabling me to make many images. I think this was due to the windy conditions which worked in my favour.
(Wish the Wryneck, R.B Shrike and Barred Warbler had been as accommodating, but that is being greedy!!!)