05-09-2026
Clouded Yellow (26)
Large White (1)
Small White (7)
Small Copper (14)
Brown Argus (36)
Common Blue (29)
Adonis Blue (20)
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10 - 12. ABs mostly in SSSI units 3 and 4. Don't normally visit unit 2 but did this time - none seen. Only 1 seen in unit 1, where they are usually prolific - sheep grazing there has got rid of any nectar sources on the slopes that survived the summer heat. ClYs include 1 helice.
Simon Crampin