05-05-2018
Brimstone (23)
Small White (2)
Green-veined White (8)
Orange-tip (7)
Holly Blue (2)
Peacock (5)
Speckled Wood (12)
Speckled Yellow (3)
Extensive walk taking in the bluebell-rich areas. Surprisingly few orange-tips seen; there are normally more at peak bluebell. A few bugle spikes are up, so I expect PBFs will be on the wing soon. Speckled wood seen laying egg on blade of grass.
Simon Crampin