The intense heat and humidity of Wednesday gave our struggling butterflies a chance of Common Blues, Brown Argus and Small Heaths were all seen along the river wall, the former in pretty good numbers.

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Common Blue (Mark Vale)

female Common Blue (Brenda Clayton)

Small Heath (Brenda Clayton)

There were many Holly Blues around the visitor centre and in the wildlife garden and woodland.

(Brenda Clayton)

23-6-13