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Purple Hairstreak
Mahsleb

Purple Hairstreak (Favonius quercus)

Apparently the UK's most common Hairstreak, but usually only seen in the canopy of Oak trees
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Habitat
Woodland
Location
Marshside RSPB
Date taken
25.7.2017
Scientific name
Favonius quercus
Equipment used
eos7Dmk2/ ef100mmf2.8L IS macro
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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Two fabulous images, Tony ... superb work ... and, I'm happy you didn't have to climb-up, LOL ...
 
jbpixels
A lovely capture. Thank you for your comment on the yellowhammer. It was a wonderful day with a wonderful blue sky. Bird detail and the sky exposure, I reduced light and contrast, were equally important to me in post processing.
 

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