30-07-2024
Small Skipper (5)
Small White (2)
Brown Argus (1)
Common Blue (1)
Chalkhill Blue (4)
Red Admiral (1)
Peacock (1)
Marbled White (6)
Gatekeeper (11)
Meadow Brown (96)
Small Heath (1)
15.00 - 15.30. Nothing more than a brief recce - too hot and the end of a long days hike. Too hot even for the cattle, who couldn't raise the enthusiasm to menace me which was a result. Most butterflies sheltering in the long grass - very sensible. Main aim was to see if there were any ChB around, so only lingered in their preferred areas and got to see a few individuals.
Simon Crampin