Wednesday 13 July 2011

Bernwood Forest - 11 July 2011

Another visit for Purple Emperor was again unsuccessful but 10 Silver-washed Fritillaries were seen, along with four tatty White Admirals and a number of Purple Hairstreaks were coming down to bramble. A visit to Rushbed Woods afterwards were two Purple Emperors came down, a male and female but neither alighted. Eight Silver-washed Fritillaries were seen including one valesina. On route home a quick visit to Ivinghoe Beacon where six Dark Green Fritillaries were seen, along with three male Chalkhill Blues and a Brown Argus.

Bernwood Forest - Comma

 Large White

Small White

Puple Hairstreak

White Admiral

Brimstone

Rushbeds Wood - Silver-washed Fritillary  - valesina

Ivinghoe Beacon - Dark Green Fritillary

Chalkhill Blue