Aston Rowant and Braddenham - 14 July 2011

A visit out primarily to try and get a few more Dark Green Fritillary photos, first of all calling at Aston Rowant (north side) where I managed to see at least four but none would settle and it became obvious it was a lost cause. Five male Chalkhill Blues were also seen.

Large White

Brimstone - male

Essex Skipper

Stopping off at Bradenham on the way back, again a couple were seen, but bumping into a couple of people doing the transect I found out that their strong hold was the next field adjacent to the wood and found it to contain at least 14, if not more Dark Green Fritillaries which were easy to photograph. Three newly emerged Small Blues were also seen.
 

Small Blue

Dark Green Fritillary