Butterflies at Darts.
As you can see there are a wide selection of butterflies on the wing at present, especially here at Darts Farm where we've counted 14 species this year. During the nature walk yesterday (sat 24th) I showed the group, Gatekeeper and Common Blue Butterflies, the majority hadn't seen these types before and were very happy to get close views.
Small Copper. Image copyright Tim Hughes
Large Skipper. Image copyright Tim Hughes
Small Tortoiseshell. Image copyright Tim Hughes
Peacock Butterfly. Image copyright Tim Hughes
Comma Butterfly. Image Copyright Brenda Baxter
Other highlights include daily sightings of Kingfishers, Linnet numbers increasing and a first for the Lower Clyst Valley!......
More on that to follow shortly.
Gareth Williams