I had slight misgivings as to whether to venture over to Pewsey Downs NR this morning. Although sunny at first, temperatures weren't particularly high, and although predicted to rise later this afternoon, cloud was expected.
However, with a few days of overcast or damp weather forecast over the next few days, I felt it was worth a try; one enthusiast had noted good numbers of butterflies at this site a few days ago and I was keen to tick off Marsh Fritillary.
I arrived quite early for butterflies, at 9.45.am, the morning cloud was only just clearing and it was still rather cool but, reaching a sheltered area to the east of the hill, I did spot a common blue and dingy skipper almost straight away. The common blue vanished out of sight and I never saw it again though! As the morning progressed it became slightly warmer and sunnier for a while before clouding over again. Nearly all the butterflies I saw were in this sheltered spot, though in small numbers, but included green hairstreak, grizzled and dingy skippers, small heath, wall, small copper, and marsh fritillaries.
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