Apatura Ilia
@apaturailia15.bsky.social
Dedicated to the sights, sounds and wonders of nature. London based contributor to http://britishnatureguide.com who also enjoys overseas adventures.
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Apatura Ilia
@apaturailia15.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Wood Whites flying slow and low look easy to photograph...but can take a long time to finally settle @ukbutterflies.bsky.social From Salcey Forest, Northants in late May this year @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
After some brief sunshine two Holly Blues from a damp North East London garden this morning - a cheering sight and testament to the remarkable resilience of butterflies @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @europebutterfly.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
After some brief sunshine two Holly Blues from a damp North East London garden this morning - a cheering sight and testament to the remarkable resilience of butterflies @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @europebutterfly.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
Wood Whites flying slow and low look easy to photograph...but can take a long time to finally settle @ukbutterflies.bsky.social From Salcey Forest, Northants in late May this year @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Wood Whites flying slow and low look easy to photograph...but can take a long time to finally settle @ukbutterflies.bsky.social From Salcey Forest, Northants in late May this year @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
An abundance of Green Hairstreaks on Wanstead Flats in East London today made for an uplifting spring morning - have rarely seen so many spread far and wide @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
April 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
An abundance of Green Hairstreaks on Wanstead Flats in East London today made for an uplifting spring morning - have rarely seen so many spread far and wide @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
A female Duke of Burgundy on Chapel Bank in Surrey today @savebutterflies.bsky.social Usually the first of the rarer UK butterfly species to emerge each season @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
April 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A female Duke of Burgundy on Chapel Bank in Surrey today @savebutterflies.bsky.social Usually the first of the rarer UK butterfly species to emerge each season @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
Another of Florida's glorious butterflies, Julia seen on Miami Beach last week @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
April 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Another of Florida's glorious butterflies, Julia seen on Miami Beach last week @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Have just returned from a holiday on Miami Beach where it was a pleasure to see some of Florida's dazzling butterflies, including this Gulf Fritillary @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
April 21, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Have just returned from a holiday on Miami Beach where it was a pleasure to see some of Florida's dazzling butterflies, including this Gulf Fritillary @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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One of four Stone Curlews seen this morning at Weeting Heath in Norfolk for #BirdsSrenIn2025
April 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
One of four Stone Curlews seen this morning at Weeting Heath in Norfolk for #BirdsSrenIn2025
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A male Teal at Titchwell RSPB yesterday for #BirdsSeenIn2025
April 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A male Teal at Titchwell RSPB yesterday for #BirdsSeenIn2025
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Quite a few Peacocks at RSPB Titchwell today. Luckily for me they enjoyed landing on the boardwalk in the sun.
April 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Quite a few Peacocks at RSPB Titchwell today. Luckily for me they enjoyed landing on the boardwalk in the sun.
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Moorhen in Norfolk a few days ago. Such a smart looking bird.
April 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Moorhen in Norfolk a few days ago. Such a smart looking bird.
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Egyptian Goose and gosling the other day at RSPB Titchwell.
April 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Egyptian Goose and gosling the other day at RSPB Titchwell.
A Small Tortoiseshell on Tottenham Marshes in North East London this morning @savebutterflies.bsky.social Always pleasing to encounter a species which has sadly declined in numbers in recent seasons @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A Small Tortoiseshell on Tottenham Marshes in North East London this morning @savebutterflies.bsky.social Always pleasing to encounter a species which has sadly declined in numbers in recent seasons @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
Large Whites are strong flyers that patrol at high speed so was happy to see one settle on Tottenham Marshes in North East London this morning @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Large Whites are strong flyers that patrol at high speed so was happy to see one settle on Tottenham Marshes in North East London this morning @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
A pair of Jays gathering nesting materials in the Paddock near Walthamstow Wetlands in East London today - here's hoping all goes well for them @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2025
April 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A pair of Jays gathering nesting materials in the Paddock near Walthamstow Wetlands in East London today - here's hoping all goes well for them @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2025
A Jay gathering nesting materials in the Paddock near Walthamstow Wetlands in East London today @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2025
April 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A Jay gathering nesting materials in the Paddock near Walthamstow Wetlands in East London today @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2025
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The Comma butterfly. Now you see me, now you don't. At Holkham in Norfolk today.
March 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The Comma butterfly. Now you see me, now you don't. At Holkham in Norfolk today.
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Wonderful to see two beautiful male Brimstone butterflies on the wing yesterday, stopping by to feed on our Osmanthus shrub - this is a great early spring flowering variety that is being enjoyed by a whole host of pollinators! 🤍🦋
Happy new week all 🕊️
#Photography #UKWildlife #MacroMonday #Invert
Happy new week all 🕊️
#Photography #UKWildlife #MacroMonday #Invert
March 31, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Wonderful to see two beautiful male Brimstone butterflies on the wing yesterday, stopping by to feed on our Osmanthus shrub - this is a great early spring flowering variety that is being enjoyed by a whole host of pollinators! 🤍🦋
Happy new week all 🕊️
#Photography #UKWildlife #MacroMonday #Invert
Happy new week all 🕊️
#Photography #UKWildlife #MacroMonday #Invert
A pristine Speckled Wood in Gillespie Park, North London earlier today @wwtworldwide.bsky.social The prominent cream patches designate a female @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A pristine Speckled Wood in Gillespie Park, North London earlier today @wwtworldwide.bsky.social The prominent cream patches designate a female @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
Small White at Amwell NR in Hertfordshire this morning @savebutterflies.bsky.social Usually the first of the whites to emerge each year @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @wwtworldwide.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Small White at Amwell NR in Hertfordshire this morning @savebutterflies.bsky.social Usually the first of the whites to emerge each year @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @wwtworldwide.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
Peacock and Speckled Wood in the Paddock near Walthamstow Wetlands this afternoon @savebutterflies.bsky.social Always a haven for early buttterflies @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @wwtworldwide.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Peacock and Speckled Wood in the Paddock near Walthamstow Wetlands this afternoon @savebutterflies.bsky.social Always a haven for early buttterflies @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @wwtworldwide.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
Always delightful to see the first Orange-tips of spring
@savebutterflies.bsky.social From the Paddock near Walthamstow Wetlands in East London this afternoon @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @wwtworldwide.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social From the Paddock near Walthamstow Wetlands in East London this afternoon @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @wwtworldwide.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Always delightful to see the first Orange-tips of spring
@savebutterflies.bsky.social From the Paddock near Walthamstow Wetlands in East London this afternoon @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @wwtworldwide.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social From the Paddock near Walthamstow Wetlands in East London this afternoon @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @wwtworldwide.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
A Skylark on Wanstead Flats in East London this morning, where it was heartening to hear several in song despite cloudy conditions @rspb.bsky.social @wwtworldwide.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
March 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A Skylark on Wanstead Flats in East London this morning, where it was heartening to hear several in song despite cloudy conditions @rspb.bsky.social @wwtworldwide.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
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A Robin and Coot at the viewpoint at EHF at Sandbach Flashes yesterday day for #BirdsSeenIn2025
March 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A Robin and Coot at the viewpoint at EHF at Sandbach Flashes yesterday day for #BirdsSeenIn2025
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Black-tailed Godwits today moving into breeding plumage @rspbburtonmere.bsky.social for #BirdsSeenIn2025
March 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Black-tailed Godwits today moving into breeding plumage @rspbburtonmere.bsky.social for #BirdsSeenIn2025