Ringlet

A terrible summer for butterflies, but hopefully we have some good weather now.

This is a Ringlet, a butterfly that frequents woodland and hedgerows. Ben and I just went over to the woods at the bottom of Fox Hill for a walk with our cameras and I was fortunate to capture this one as it landed to bask.

Ben took some cool zoom bursts.

[Laura Latham]

Today I've seen a red admiral and a white one,...

[Danny G.]

Nice looking butterfly!

[Sean O'Neill]

@lauralatham Wow, a White Admiral. Not an everyday spot, well done!!

[Sean O'Neill]

@soboy5 Thanks Danny. Not the prettiest, but I like the plain ones as much as the colourful ones.

[Laura Latham]

@seanoneill I meant a white butterfly, I don't know if it was anything special though!!

[ShanneW]

nice shot of a ringlet - their population has suddenly exploded in the last few days - but I've not managed to get that close for shots :(

[Sean O'Neill]

@lauralatham Ahh I see, Probably a Large or Small White then. They are all special to me!

[Sean O'Neill]

@shannew Thanks. I have been patient and acted on a hunch that those in the woods may be basking before those that are around the fields and hedges near my house.

[Laura Ferguson]

amazing capture!

[Livia]

She is pretty! I like the color and pattern on her wings. A lovely shot, Sean! 8)

[Fanny Brogden]

Ah I recognise this little beauty!! Very well captured, they don't stay still for very long do they?!! Lovely shot!

[Lyn]

Wonder why you haven't seen too many? this is quite nice. . .

[Jennifer]

Grea spot, lovely pattern!

[Mike]

Nice one Sean. they've been further south for a week. I love them with the wings open, lovely dark brown with the white frilley edges. Lovely :)

[Sharon Lee]

Beautiful capture, can't wait for butterfly season

[Peter de Graaff]

I can seethe rings

[Ellen Young]

Just Beautiful Sean!