Garden Wildlife UK

So following 3 belting days, weather-wise, I decided a a butterfly trip after work might be a good idea. It certainly increased the species seen, but the photo opportunities were limited.
I saw several Orange Tips and Brimstones, but none settled, half a dozen or more pristine Speckled Wood, a blurry Small Tortoiseshell (or perhaps it's just the photo that's blurry ) and another few big whites, which may have been Brimstones, but I can't be sure. There was plenty of birdsong too, with Chaffinches and Tits along with Robin, Wren and Thrushes.
No need for refreshments for these few pics!!

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCQq96

The one that could be a Small Tortoiseshell could be a Comma.

Jacksparrow wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2026 7:07 pm The one that could be a Small Tortoiseshell could be a Comma.

Like I said, it was blurry I think the white patches at the front of the wing make it more likely tortoiseshell, but I wouldn't place a wager on it!



Wing shape could be odd angle, or having been in the wars

That's it? Still more butterflies than I have seen though but then weather here ain't as good as yours. You need to get yerself back out PB as I like my coffee and biscuits with your posts!! Not good enough

No snacks Sounds like a nice trip PB even without the volume of photos. I like your speckled wood

Linda257 wrote: Fri Apr 10, 2026 5:43 am That's it? Still more butterflies than I have seen though but then weather here ain't as good as yours. You need to get yerself back out PB as I like my coffee and biscuits with your posts!! Not good enough

Day off was yesterday, so obviously it was foggy!