The big butterfly count has begun and runs till 10 Aug so this afternoon I went down to the local Country Park to see what I could spot.
Gatekeepers and meadow browns were by far the most numerous butterflies, especially as I reached the perimeter hedge where brambles grow. I also saw a green veined white and a holly blue, and in the grass a common blue and a lovely small copper. On the bird front, a juvenile wren showed well from the bushes. Further on I came across a large buddleia bush which was attracting a variety of species; 8 large whites, a peacock, 2 red admirals, a brimstone, and even a large skipper.
gatekeepers
meadow browns
small copper
wren
common blue
peacock
large white
large skipper
brimstone
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