Sunday 26 July 2009

Dancersend Butterflies

Purple Hairstreak and White-letter Hairstreak can both be seen at the moment (if the sun comes out again) at Dancersend. Follow the circular ride through Bittams Wood and scan the two large Oaks alongside the ride for the former, and the group of Wych Elms on the eastern edge for the latter species.

Yesterday I also saw one White Admiral and a total of 7 Silver-washed Fritillaries. Also seen were Small Skipper, Large Skipper, Brimstone, Large White, Small White, Green-veined White, Small Copper (11), Brown Argus, Common Blue, Painted Lady (lots), Small Tortoiseshell (2), Red Admiral (1), Peacock, Comma, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, Marbled White, Meadow Brown and Ringlet. A total of 23 species making one of my best butterfly days ever at the reserve (Mick Jones)

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