19-07-2023
Small Skipper (94)
Large Skipper (2)
Brimstone (17)
Large White (22)
Small White (25)
Green-veined White (7)
White-letter Hairstreak (1)
Brown Argus (1)
White Admiral (2)
Red Admiral (121)
Painted Lady (2)
Small Tortoiseshell (3)
Peacock (23)
Comma (23)
Dark Green Fritillary (1)
Silver-washed Fritillary (3)
Marbled White (2)
Gatekeeper (13)
Meadow Brown (35)
Ringlet (14)
Humming-bird Hawk-moth (1)
11.00 - 12.30. Butterflies everywhere - a wonderful visit. Mind you, it is a bit disconcerting noticing soldiers stood stationary hid amongst the trees whilst one is looking at the butterflies. Pretending you haven't noticed and moving on seems to do the job! RAs also showing strongly in the surrounding countryside - I have never seen them so plentiful.
Simon Crampin