05-09-2025
Large White (1)
Small Copper (10)
Brown Argus (2)
Common Blue (3)
Peacock (3)
Speckled Wood (1)
Meadow Brown (1)
Small Heath (1)
14.00 - 14.45. My first visit to this hillside, the open access area west of the road. I like to think that if there are butterflies at a site I can turn them up, so this place is a bit of a puzzle. On the face of it a large expanse of herb-rich slope, appropriately grazed with good amounts of late-season nectar sources so it should still have a decent number of butterflies at the moment. Hence just 1 MB and 1 SH yet 10 SC is a tad peculiar. I gave it a good explore. I shall have to visit at another time of year and see if I can get to grips with the place. It looks to have good potential.
Simon Crampin