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    Some Blues

    So is the consensus now that it is an Adonis rather than a Chalkhill?
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    Final two blues

    I'm still confused as to whether the second butterfly is a Brown Argus or a female Common Blue. Any conclusions?
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    Some Blues

    Many thanks Dave. I know that the undersides of the Blues are difficult, about the only one I can do with confidence is the Holly Blue! As for whether it is Adonis or Chalkhill, hopefully some others will wade in to show their expertise.
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    Some Blues

    Sorry to have provoked such discourse. I was simply wanting some help with IDs. I would still appreciate some help or even suggestions as to IDs on my other posts with regard to Blues photographed on Martin Down.
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    And some Browns

    These browns were also all taken at Martin Down in Hampshire, UK in late August. Some positive Ids would be very welcome.
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    Final two blues

    Once again these blues were all taken at Martin Down in Hampshire, UK in late August. Some positive Ids would be very welcome.
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    Some more blues

    Again these blues were all taken at Martin Down in Hampshire, UK in late August. Some positive Ids would be very welcome.
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    Some Blues

    Hi I have terrible trouble with ID'ing butterflies despite browsing numerous guides, especially blues and browns. These blues were all taken at Martin Down in Hampshire, UK in late August. Some positive Ids would be very welcome.
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    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    Painted Ladies are certainly out in abundance. Just saw four in my garden in Seething, together with a Red Admiral and a Small Tortoiseshell. Never seen a single Painted Lady in the garden before, having lived here now for 8 years. Indeed, even when I have seen them on reserves, I have rarely...
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    Nightjars

    I realise that these aren't easy to tell apart, but does anyone have any idea about how to distinguish an Indian Nightjar from a Savannah Nightjar?
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    Two puzzles from India

    Can anyone ID either of these tow birds, which were photographed last March in the Little Rann in Gujarat, India. Many thanks.
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    Ibis

    Can anyone ID this Ibis, which was photographed last March in the Little Rann in Gujarat, India. Many thanks.
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    Bid of Prey

    Can anyone help ID this bird of prey, which was photographed last March in the Gir Forest in Gujarat, India. many thanks
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    Sandpiper

    Can anyone ID this sandpiper, which was photographed last March in the Gir Forest in Gujarat, India. Many thanks.
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    Nightjars

    Can anyone help ID these three nightjars, photographed last March in the Gir Forest in Gujarat in India. At the time, our guide told us that they were Indian and Savannah, but I'm unclear as to which are which. Many thanks.
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