BUTTERFLIES

[Jacksparrow]

I had a Comma in the garden today. The first for a couple of years.

[Willpar]

Nice one to have JS. Not seen one this year at all.

[Jacksparrow]

A good day for butterflies in the garden today. The butterfly bush was living up to it's reputation. Red Admirals, Peacocks, Large and Small Whites and a Meadow Brown for good measure.

[Willpar]

That is great JS. Seen a comma a couple of days ago, and holly blues are getting out and about.

[Jacksparrow]

The sun came out again today and so did the butterflies. The highlight was a Small Copper.
I have read that Red Admirals are having a good year but no-one is quite sure why. Apparently in normal years most of the UK's RAs have migrated from continental Europe with only a few home grown. The thinking is that the home grown ones have had a better than usual season.

[Willpar]

There seems to be a glut of red admirals and peacock at the moment down here. Good spot with the small copper.

[Jacksparrow]

Another bumper day for butterflies today. The Red Admirals and Peacocks were joined by a pair of Brimstones and numerous whites. I also caught a glimpse of a Holly Blue.

[Jacksparrow]

Two Gatekeepers appeared today. There was a good show of other butterflies even though the weather was vey changeable.

[Willpar]

Good to have jS. Not been out for a couple of days due to rain.

[Jacksparrow]

A good day for butterflies today. I counted 7 different species.