Large Heath & Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary

[Callophrys]

Fen Bog NR in N. Yorkshire (near the Fylingdales early warning station) is a prime site for Large Heath, as well as Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary. A couple of hours of evening sunshine after a cool, windy day meant both species were keen to bask, and allow a close approach (normally Large Heath are especially flighty), and I came back with some pleasing shots:

Large Heath (Coenonympha tullia) by Dave O'Brien, on Flickr

Large Heath (Coenonympha tullia) by Dave O'Brien, on Flickr

Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria selene) by Dave O'Brien, on Flickr

Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria selene) by Dave O'Brien, on Flickr

Cheers,

Dave

 

[alfbranch]

Lovely shots

 

[Bobsyeruncle]

Great shots

 

[cruso]

Very nice Dave