A sunny day at Walters Copse and any sheltered spot was sure to turn up a Peacock butterfly.Signs of spring were confirmed by more general ...

Scant few butterflies today at Walters Copse.In fact I could count on one hand the number of individuals I saw there.That may be explained ...

Although there was thick fog this morning ,the day developed into what must be the hottest of the year. Not only did the temperature take o...

A lovely warm afternoon  at Walters Copse,Newtown today,no chilly breeze and the prospect of warmer weather next week.The butterflies respo...

Today continued on the mild side and as temperatures are due to rise in the next week,spring it seems is here.With the sunshine has come a ...

Butterflies are not the only insects now appearing.With the mild springlike weather continuing and several early plants flowering in the ga...

The best day of the year by far with plenty of sunshine,a light breeze,and a 'spring is here' feeling.No excuse therefore for the b...

Another sunny morning and feeling milder as the wind has decreased.Just out of hibernation is a Peacock butterfly which is still inactive a...

After all the stormy weather we have had to endure since Christmas it is great to see my first butterfly of 2014.A sign maybe that spring i...

Following the sighting at Wheelers Bay on Tuesday last,another Long-tailed Blue was seen yesterday at the very same location.This individua...

It was a beautiful day at Wheelers Bay,Bonchurch,and I was treated to the sight of this male Long-tailed Blue feeding on the red valerian.A...

There are still Clouded Yellow butterflies to see at Wheelers Bay,Bonchurch as the sunny and mild weather has persisted.Among these butterf...

Despite the continued sunny weather the feel of autumn is now about and the count of butterflies has fallen.A walk along the hedgerows at N...