Marsh Fritillaries.......

30 May - Nice views of several active Marsh Fritillaries at Strawberry Banks, Glos this evening, in warm sun. Always a smart butterfly to see.

Downy Emeralds.....

19 May - Good directions led me to Swanpool reserve at Lower Moor WWT, and excellent views, in the warm sun, of several Downy Emeralds, a new dragonfly for me - several males and at least 1 female seen, striking metallic dark green (as the name suggests) and the males with low, direct flight. Also Broad-bodied Chaser in evidence.

Rodborough Common

15 May - Sunny but fairly cool weather for my first trip to this site, excellent views of Green Hairstreaks, one of my favourite Butterflies...... no sign though of Duke of Burgundies in the cool breeze.