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    purple emperor help

    Hello Tony I dont have up to date info, but late timing and the look of the weather over the next few days would suggest you save the petrol and try next year,If you still want to take the chance you couldnt go anywhere better. PH
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    purple emperor help

    Hello Irene, You might find it a bit late to see males on the ground ,but as Fermyn is probably the best site in the country it will still be your best shot. I ,ve been to Broxbourne woods today with Herts & middlesex butterfly conservation and we had a grounded male on dog mess for @ 20 mins! PH
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    purple emperor help

    Hi Ron, It,s my pleasure to share it with people who can appreciate what a true wonder they are,I still count myself very lucky to have been graced by his majestys presence ! PH
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    Hi Jonathan, Yes, see what you mean,I have to admit that it was taken on my mobile phone !, I,m no kind of photographer ,he just sat so still even a duffer like me couldnt fail ,amazingly there was a guy there with some scouts who had a proper set up , but was not interested in taking any pics...
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    Hi dave, Yes , even if I do say so myself ,I was ecstatic when I saw the how the picture came out !, so thats the end result of 3 years trying to get to one that close, worth every minute! Thanks PH:-O
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    purple emperor help

    Hi Paul, Bumped into this fella at a site near broxbourne woods today, he was drunk on fox dung and allowed a close approach ! PH
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    purple emperor help

    Broxbourne woods main ride again today 09.00-11.00, superb , write up on herts & midd sightings. PH:-O
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    purple emperor help

    Hi David, If you go to www.hertsmiddx-butterflies.org.uk/ , you will see my detailed report in the sightings page under 1st july "long day today". PH
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    purple emperor help

    Hello Phill, The pemps at broxbourne are definitley not introductions,check out the fantastic purple emperor reports published by herts & middlesex butterfly conservation as regards historical sightings going back to at least the 50,s !. PH
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    purple emperor help

    Hi Paul, I,ve been to broxbourne woods today and seen 3 pemps , one on the ground (briefly) , at the moment late morning (11.00) to mid afternoon seems best, if you want a grounded male your best chance will be in the next few days between 9.30 - 11.00, if you dont mind traveling fermyn woods...
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