Big Butterfly Count

I did the daily recording last year, as I was bought membership as a present. Will be doing this as well. We have had quite a few kinds this year, love to see them. But our garden is planted to attract insects of one sort and another, buddleia, lavenders, nepeta, etc….

So far have seen usual suspects, whites, brimstone, peacock, speckled wood, holly blue, commas, but no red admirals or tortoiseshells at home yet. They are a delight to have around. Not so keen on the plant munching caterpillars though.

I haven’t done moths🤔

I did some spotting today, here's one of them. 

Had an email from Adrienne (Burnham Wick CL) yesterday.  Their butterfly count as follows:

Large Skipper
Small Skipper
Essex Skipper
Clouded Yellow
Brimstone
Large White
Small White
Green-veined White
Orange-tip
Small Copper
Common Blue
Holly Blue
Red Admiral
Painted Lady
Small Tortoiseshell
Peacock
Comma
Speckled Wood
Marbled White
Gatekeeper
Meadow Brown
Ringlet
Wall (UK Red List: Endangered)
Small Heath (UK Red List: Vulnerable)

That’s a fabulous list OP. Not a good enough day today for our count, warm but very strong winds. We did have GV white,(4) Holly Blue and a Gatekeeper, so a bit of variety. Need a sunny, less windy day.