Snappy's Miscellaneous

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SnappyMac
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PimperneBloke wrote: Tue Jun 23, 2026 2:47 pm Lovely, lovely luvverly!
Thanks PB. It wasn't at all hung up about having it's photo taken... :shrug:
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Ringlet Butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus)

Photo taken at: RSPB Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/fowlmere

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Ringlet Butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus) by SnappyMac, on Flickr

Species Information: https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/ringlet



Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) - The only time I have seen two together.

Photo taken: RSPB Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/fowlmere

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Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) by SnappyMac, on Flickr

Species Information: https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/cuckoo
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I have never seen a Purple Hairstreak :wow: Post as many BB Chasers as you like. :nod:
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Jacksparrow wrote: Tue Jun 23, 2026 7:45 pm I have never seen a Purple Hairstreak :wow: Post as many BB Chasers as you like. :nod:
Thanks Jack. I only see the occasional PH. The BB Chasers are impressive.
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Lovely Ringlet Snappy... mine have both been hiding under leaves in the most awkward spots so far this year, and never seen 2 cuckoos... but I guess they most "socialise" at least once lol
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PimperneBloke wrote: Wed Jun 24, 2026 6:41 am Lovely Ringlet Snappy... mine have both been hiding under leaves in the most awkward spots so far this year, and never seen 2 cuckoos... but I guess they most "socialise" at least once lol
Thanks PB. I was surprised at this: Over a season, the female Cuckoo will lay between 12 and 22 eggs!
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SnappyMac wrote: Wed Jun 24, 2026 6:57 am
PimperneBloke wrote: Wed Jun 24, 2026 6:41 am Lovely Ringlet Snappy... mine have both been hiding under leaves in the most awkward spots so far this year, and never seen 2 cuckoos... but I guess they most "socialise" at least once lol
Thanks PB. I was surprised at this: Over a season, the female Cuckoo will lay between 12 and 22 eggs!
:wow:
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Practicing for hares...


Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Photo taken at: RSPB The Lodge Sandy, Bedfordshire https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/the-lodge

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Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) by SnappyMac, on Flickr

Species Information: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife ... als/rabbit


Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Photo taken at: RSPB The Lodge Sandy, Bedfordshire https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/the-lodge

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Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) by SnappyMac, on Flickr

Species Information: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife ... als/rabbit
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Linda257
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Awww fluffy bunnies how nice
Pardon the Scottish accent
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Look a lot like my Hares from when I was driving to work :rofl:
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