I had a quick walk around Ford Park Cemetery but unfortunately a large cloud had appeared and hidden the sun and so the only butterflies seen were a small tortoiseshell and 2 speckled woods. A Pyrausta aurata and 2 burnet companions were the only moths found and a harlequin ladybird on brambles was an unwelcome surprise. An adult raven had 3 very noisey fledglings in tow.
A Fledgling Raven
Heading off for a walk at Billacombe Railway and the sun was still hidden behind clouds. A speckled wood and a painted lady were seen along with a faded Pyrausta aurata and 3 burnet companion. Southern marsh orchids were beginning to flower but there were no pyramidal orchids on show. The felt squares had the usual slow worms underneath - large and small, brown and black and buff - and 3 common lizards.
Painted Lady
At Blagdon Meadow there were no butterflies but I did see 2 burnet companion in the grass and a yellow barred brindle was found by the light in the underpass. Southern marsh orchids were flowering and after a bit of a search I found 11 bee orchids - I had forgotten how small and inconspicuous they are in the grass but they were delightful to see.
Bee Orchid
Bee Orchid
Bee Orchid
Bee Orchid
Bee Orchid
Bee Orchid Flower - Tiny!
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