Butterfly fest again this morning - Small Copper, Holly and Common Blue, Comma, Large, Small and Green-veined White, Large and Small Skipper, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral and Speckled Wood. 11 of these were observed in a 20 sq m patch of Knapweed, incl...

Another morning checking Small Skipper's - still no luck on Essex but is still early in their season. Excellent range of butterflies overall though - Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Ringlet and Small White in double figures, Purple Hairstreak, Holly Blue, Comma, Speckled Wood, Small and Large Skipper, Lar...

Wall, Green Hairstreak and Small Heath are the only local 'regulars' I've not seen on the meadows. Would now like a repeat of last year's Fritillary and get it ID'd this time.

Spent several hours checking every Small Skipper for Essex, nothing yet. With Red Admiral, Common Blue and Large Skipper today, have had 17 species of butterflies on the meadows over the last couple of days. My first Hobby sighting of the year over the meadows as well this afternoon. Presumably on i...

Cheers Peter,was thinking a worn moth with some residual red across the wing and the twin spots. Wing shape in hindsight better for Common.

Common Rustic on mass with 26 specimens of various shades and patterns. Large, Broad-bordered and Lesser Yellow Underwing, Early Thorn, Scalloped Oak, Light Emerald, Phoenix (nfy), Bird-cherry Ermine, Garden Grass-Veneer, Smoky Wainscot, Riband Wave, Common Footman, Double Square-spot, and Dark Arch...

Thorough check from Dob Pasture 3 up to Yarrow Farm. Butterflies - Purple Hairstreak near the farm, and White-letter Hairstreak on Dob Pasture 3, also 80+ Gatekeeper, 30+ Ringlet, 10+ Comma (inc a group of 7 together), 10+ Meadow Brown, plus Small Tortoiseshell, Small Skipper, Speckled Wood, Peacock...

Thinking Red Twin-spot Carpet for the moth. Great shots and good comparison of the Darters.

Great pics Len. Wondering if a juvenile Corn Bunting for last picture. Bill shape looks right and juvs are plainer than adults (if a bird can get any plainer).

Interesting selection over the last few days: Nfg - The Rustic, Single-dotted Wave and Codling Moth Nfy - Shuttle-shaped Dart, Scalloped Oak, Small Fan-Footed Wave, Dingy Footman and Mother of Pearl. Others - Poplar Hawk-Moth, Scalloped Hook-tip, Dark Arches, Common Rustic (and prob Lesser Common Ru...

Day out in God's Own Country meeting up with friends. Couple of walks, one producing crippling views of a female Goshawk in a valley below us and at eye level. Then, a late lunch at Sutton Bank where the butterflies were impressive - dozens of Ringlet, as well as Meadow Brown, Red Admiral, Large, Sm...

Blackneck was new for the garden this morning. Light Emerald and Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing were nfy. Dozen Large and Lesser Yellow Underwing, Double Square-spot, Heart and Dart, Dot, Marbled Minor, Smoky Wainscot, Dark Arches and Grey Dagger as well. An interesting Dagger that flew off before ...

Fantastic images. Thanks for sharing.

Quality rather than quantity this morning. Lots new for the year and one new for the garden.
Poplar Grey - nfg
Scalloped Hook-tip, Marbled Beauty, Grey Dagger, Dark Brocade, Gold Spot - nfy

Also - Slender Pug, Common Rustic, Large Yellow Underwing, Heart and Dart, Bee Moth.

Summary of moths from the previous week - majority were numerous Double Square-spot, Willow and Mottled Beauty, Bright-line Brown-eye, Dark Arches, Large Yellow Underwing, and Heart and Dart Of note (and many nfy) - Swallow-tailed, Ghost, Dot, Common Wave, Snout, Rosy Minor, Smoky Wainscot, Small An...