Mountain Ringlets at Ben Lawers, Perthshire

28 June - I had time for a visit to Ben Lawers NNR en route home from Knoydart, and in the sunny intervals I managed to find 2 Mountain Ringlets (lower, Ben Lawers website) flying actively - neither settled for long enough for a decent photo, but I had good views of the second individual settled briefly several times. Fairly small, with orange spots around the wings. A new UK butterfly for me. Also seen - Small Heath, Common Blue (top), and several ( ?)Small Pearl Bordered Fritillaries (middle).

Black Hairstreaks at Whitecross Green Wood

20 June - A sunny day in the short flight period of the Black Hairstreak meant a visit to Whitecross Green Wood, and at least 8 Hairstreaks seen, but rather flighty and only settled briefly (top). All still looking rather freshly emerged. Also seen; Common Blue and Large Skipper (middle). A good display of Orchids, especially where fenced off from the deer (lower). A Red Kite flew over.