Thursday 28th
This week's BMS Transect was rather quiet. I expect the heat and dry conditions may have something to do with it. Most numerous was Small Heath with eight.
Tuesday 26th
Our first Large Skipper was along the Worth Track.
Monday 25th
There was an arrival of Painted Ladies over the weekend. Today, at least 40 were seen on RSPB Worth Marshes.
Friday 22nd
After a few weeks of poor weather it was nice to get the BMS Transect completed again. There were only 22 butterflies recorded which was little lower than expected. Of note were five Painted Ladies.
Saturday 9th
Four Painted Ladies were on the Estate.
Thursday 7th
Decent variety on the Green Wall saw 17 Green-veined Whites, three Orange-tips, six Speckled Woods, two Holly Blues, one Common Blue, one Wall, two Painted Ladies, and two Red Admirals. Meanwhile a GREEN HAIRSTREAK was a great find on New Downs.
Tuesday 5th
Our first Common Blue was on the Estate.
Saturday 2nd
Several Painted ladies were noted moving north across the Estate.
Friday 1st
A good start to the month with seven Green-veined Whites, two Orange-tips, one Brimstone, three Red Admirals, one Peacock, two Walls, and two Small Heaths on New Downs.