
Chalkhill Blue. Photo: Philippa Taylor
Phillippa sent in this photo of a Chalkhill Blue she saw on the west coast of Portland between Weston and Southwell yesterday, 08/09/2024.
Chalkhill Blue. Photo: Philippa Taylor
Phillippa sent in this photo of a Chalkhill Blue she saw on the west coast of Portland between Weston and Southwell yesterday, 08/09/2024.
One of our guided walks this year was on 10 August on Bowers Quarry on the West side of Portland. Continue reading
Chalkhill Blue. Photo: Penny Hawes
Chalkhill Blue. Photo: Penny Hawes
Penny tells us
Perryfields on Portland was teeming with Blues today (12 August) – lots of Common Blues, and lots of Chalkhills. I love Chalkhills, and love a Carline Thistle, so I’m pleased to combine the two! (Also lots of Blues and Chalkhills at High Angle Battery today.)
Marbled Whites. Photo: Penny Hawes
Common Blue (female). Photo: Penny Hawes
Penny sent in these photos telling us:
I’m back in Portland today, 17/07/2024 – mating Marbled Whites at Perryfields and a female Common Blue. I searched at Perryfields, Tout and High Angle Battery for Chalkhills, but didn’t find any.
Chalkhill Blue. Photo: Scott Willcocks
Chalkhill Blue. Photo: Scott Willcocks
Scott sent in these two photos telling us:
I visited the Isle of Portland on 17/07/2024 where I did the big butterfly count. After finishing I saw my target species, a single Chalkhill Blue – these photos of the upper and underside are both are of the same individual taken at around midday near to the Olympic rings.
Chalkhill Blue. Photo: Andrew Reekie
Andrew sent in this photo of a Chalkhill Blue he saw on 14/07/2024 in an area of broken rocks and vegetation just north of Church Ope Cove on Portland on the lower level below the cliffs.
Marbled White. Photo: Sharon Towning
Marbled White. Photo: Sharon Towning
Two photos from Sharon sent in telling us:
I was surprised today, 11/06/2024 to see a Male Marbled White Butterfly at Portland Bill, Then I came across a female – they were in the little meadow by the Birds Observation Lighthouse.
Common Blue. Photo: Penny Hawes
Common Blue. Photo: Penny Hawes
Penny sent in these photos of two of the Common Blues she saw on a hot day in her favourite places on Portland yesterday, 07/06/2024. The photos were taken at Perryfields and High Angle Battery.
The Silver-studded Blue has been declining on Portland, so could one of the reasons be anything to do with their host ants? Continue reading