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  1. Davebutterflyman

    purple emperor help

    Looking at the forecast as well i would guess that it could well be next year for Emperor sightings now. Dave.
  2. Davebutterflyman

    purple emperor help

    Hi Clive. I would say probably the next week or so but thats very much dependant on when they first emerged as a lot of species seem to be out earlier this year.
  3. Davebutterflyman

    purple emperor help

    Hi Dave. Many thanks for the website information.I have visited both sites in the past but only had success at Bentley wood so i'll keep a watch out on the sightings in Hampshire. Dave.
  4. Davebutterflyman

    purple emperor help

    Hi Does anybody know of the status of Purple Emperors at the Bentley station meadow site in Wiltshire? a friend of mine has enquired about this site and wonders whether it was worth a visit as he is in the area on monday and tuesday.I have tried this site on one occasion but this was back in...
  5. Davebutterflyman

    purple emperor help

    Hi PH. Well...if you aren't moved to taking photos of something as stunning as that,i think i'd take up counting grains of sand as a hobby!.Even better photo considering it was taken on a mobile phone! Dave.
  6. Davebutterflyman

    purple emperor help

    Totally agree PH there is nothing quite like seeing Purple Emperor and when you strive for a photo of that quality and achieve it.....well it's just such a thrill.I was the same with my first Emperor and i think even more so with my first Swallowtail. Well done for capturing that. Dave.
  7. Davebutterflyman

    purple emperor help

    Thats a magnificent insect PH! Dave.
  8. Davebutterflyman

    purple emperor help

    Cheers David,i'm relatively close to there and might just give it a go. Dave.
  9. Davebutterflyman

    purple emperor help

    Thanks for that Colin,i probably won't be going in that direction this year but i will definately check it out next year. Dave.
  10. Davebutterflyman

    purple emperor help

    Hi Clive. Be a pleasure to,i'll get some info off to you this afternoon....i'm under orders to mow the grass first! Dave.
  11. Davebutterflyman

    purple emperor help

    Hi Paul. I only know of two sites,both visited myself,one at Bentley wood on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border and Bentley station meadow also in Hampshire.A bit of a trek from Essex but worth the effort and certainly to the Bentley wood site.I had 3 males basking in the car park area one year...
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