Butterflies were re-emerging in the sunlight at Northward Hill, a Small Skipper by the farmhouse, a Ringlet in the car-park and a Small Heath a little further on.
A few Peacocks and Small Tortoiseshells bathed in the sunshine. The highlight of the weekend would be White letter Hairstreaks seen by Joanne Fegan who has kindly allowed me to publish her image, usually they are confined to specific Elm trees in the sanctuary so it's nice to see they are branching out into the wider reserve.On my way from Northward Hiil to Cliffe this afternoon I saw this Little Owl on the post just before Cooling Village.