Ox Drove

25-09-2025

Brimstone (1)

Large White (8)

Small White (22)

Green-veined White (3)

Brown Hairstreak (1)

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Common Blue (1)

Red Admiral (34)

Painted Lady (1)

Peacock (5)

Comma (9)

Speckled Wood (4)

Silver Y (1)

 10.30 - 12.45. Same route as on 13th and 19th. Field margins have far fewer flowers - lots of tilling in the area - and whites felt less common. Fascinating how the brimstones that suddenly appeared last week have largely disappeared again. Female BH seen on blackthorn at SU0258233595 - thought this was a species I wouldn't see this year. Shows you should never give up! Couple of photos uploaded.

Simon Crampin