Norfolk Hawker and Swallowtails

I havent had much time to post for a few weeks and have recently had a week in Norfolk. Main objective was to see (and hopefully) photograph Norfolk Hawkers and Swallowtails.

I managed to get some Swallowtails on the first full day out there and then on the Tuesday had my fill of Norfolk Hawkers. I am still going through my pics but there wont be any true macro shots so I cant post the majority in here as they are birds and seals, but here are a couple of each of the above that I can probably just about get away with posting in here lol.

Norfolk Hawker

fantastic set linda.
a worthwhile trip,for sure.

mandokid1 wrote in post #16142581
fantastic set linda.
a worthwhile trip,for sure.

Thanks Yes, it was fabulous. We had not been away for 7 years (although had days out instead) and this holiday was fantastic with a huge variety of stuff to photograph.

Linda

#2,4 are very beautiful

A smashing set, Linda, love those green eyes on the Norfolk Hawker.

Warl0rd wrote in post #16142619
#2,4 are very beautiful

Many thanks.

Worcester Lad wrote in post #16142905
A smashing set, Linda, love those green eyes on the Norfolk Hawker.

Thank you Yes, the Norfolk Hawker is a very attractive DF. I was so pleased to see so many and get some nice pics - I never thought I would be lucky enough to see and photograph them.

Linda

Wonderful captures Linda, beautiful swallowtails

Great picks, beautiful eyes on the norfolk hawkers!

Absolutely splendid shots and lovely light, Linda. Love those swallowtails!

alquimista wrote in post #16143911
Wonderful captures Linda, beautiful swallowtails

alencr wrote in post #16144038
Great picks, beautiful eyes on the norfolk hawkers!

Many thanks guys - really appreciate your comments

Linda

Ishrani wrote in post #16144101
Absolutely splendid shots and lovely light, Linda. Love those swallowtails!

Thanks so much The Swallowtails were tricky, it was really bright sunshine and was thrilled to bits to see them.

Linda

distinctly un-British looking butterflies, must have been very satisfying to get good captures of subjects you especially went to see.

racketman wrote in post #16144156
distinctly un-British looking butterflies, must have been very satisfying to get good captures of subjects you especially went to see.

Yes, not your usual UK butterfly is it, thats why it was such a privilege to see them. Apparently its been a good year for them in Norfolk - and for those that dont know, you are only ever likely to see these in Norfolk.

I was particularly lucky with these as they were feeding on the Valerian for a while - all the others that we saw while we were up there were flitting across meadows or near reed beds.

Linda

Wonderful captures Linda
Brian v.

Outstanding set Linda, I feel like I could reach out and touch these shots!