No bird news! However, the number of
White-letter Hairstreaks showing just west of the orchard rose to six. A male
Purple Emperor gave itself up at the Harholt Plantation early afternoon. Some 14
Silver-washed Fritillaries were counted, providing a decent support act. A
Holly Blue was noteworthy, with other BW sector butterflies including 10
Small Skippers, two
Large Skippers, a
Brimstone, three
Small Whites, two
Large Whites, five
Commas, five
Red Admirals, two
Small Tortoiseshells and three
Speckled Woods. Good numbers of
Marbled White,
Meadow Brown and
Ringlet were also on the wing.
A female
Emperor was perched on a Horse Chestnut tree by Holly Lane and three
Southern Hawkers were in the BW sector. Five
Large Red Damselflies and 17
Azure Damselflies were counted at Piddly Pond. A
Broad-bodied Chaser was also seen.
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| ♂ Purple Emperor at the Harholt Plantation |
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| Comma at BW |
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| ♀ Emperor by Holly Lane |
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| Pyramidal Orchid in Barn Field |
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| Orange Hawkweed in Barn Field |
Steve Gale, Ian Magness (photos 5-6) and Ian Ward (photos 1-4)
