Brown Hairstreaks........

2 Aug - my annual visit to Shipton Bellinger, and Brown Hairstreaks surprisingly elusive, but several seen around the “master” Ash tree. Surprisingly, none in the large hedge which is normally a reliable site for close up views. Also seen - several Holly Blues, Red Admiral and Peacock as well as Gatekeepers and Meadow Browns.

Garden Butterflies .............

28 July - A garden Holly Blue today, also recently a Painted Lady, the sole representative of the current influx that I have logged so far.......