The swallowtails have arrived in the Costa Blanca

[Unframed Dave]

They're in fine color at the moment, some are already a bit battered. We saw several pairs viciously fighting yesterday. Why they do it is a mystery to me.

Also a froggy I'm pleased with and I believe a serin which is a first for me.

• ILCE-1
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• ILCE-1
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 15/10000 sec
• ISO 200

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 200

• ILCE-1
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
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• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
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• ILCE-1
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[Unframed Dave]

Why butterflies fight:

Battling butterflies: Motivation determines the winner

In many butterfly species the males can be seen fighting intensively for territory. What determines who wins is something that has long eluded researchers. New research suggests that the victor is the most highly motivated of the combatants.

www.sciencedaily.com

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Excellent. Not too long until we see them at home, if it ever warms up!

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Had to look twice, OK four times actually! The pattern on that butterfly is amazing! Well captured too.