Bitten by the Golden bug, I drove up to Grizedale Bridge at SD535490 to find 6 Golden-ringed Dragonfly on a stretch of Grizedale Brook between the bridge and Holme Wood, where I stood a while on the board-walk, staring at the Oaks to eventually see up to 3 Purple Hairstreak. A short walk into Holme Wood for about 200m saw, 4 Grey Wagtail on the brook, a Song Thrush, and a juvenile Robin. As I came out of the wood, a 'mewing' Buzzard was overhead.
Butterflies seen, at least 40 Meadow Brown, 8 Small Skipper, 6 Painted Lady, 6 Small Heath, a Large Skipper, and a Peacock.
Large Skipper. Pete Woodruff.
Butterflies seen, at least 40 Meadow Brown, 8 Small Skipper, 6 Painted Lady, 6 Small Heath, a Large Skipper, and a Peacock.
I paid a token visit to the bottom end of Hawthornthwaite, apart from the expected few Meadow Pipit, around 6 Sand Martin were seen, a Raven was 'honking' overhead, and a Red Admiral to note.
It was another day not overwhelmed by number, but another excellent day for a bit of quality in the book.
This post is dedicated to Peter and 'a great spot by Dot', that's what the man said in the e-mail Dot.....Excellent stuff.
A little bit jealous again Pete. I wish they were more commoner in Kent. Another good haul of species seen.
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