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Not been out for a little while, and the forecast was again for it to be hot, but with little to no breeze early doors. I nipped out local, and did a 2 stop trip, Lydlinch and Alner's Gorse. It was good. Very good. So good, it's in two parts!

Hope you enjoy, and don't forget, a couple of firsts for me at Alner's Gorse later

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCZmCd

Very good some very nice butterflies to enjoy.

Thanks Jack. I only stopped there coz it's on the way to Alner's Gorse, and some dick was driving right up my backside, so late indicating, braking and manoeuvring woke him up, I expect It turned out much more fruitful than I expected

Purple Hairstreak are always a good find especially when happy to pose PB. That's a great selection of butterflies in one location.

Lovely Lovely and some new invented species too I see

Linda257 wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2026 7:47 am Lovely Lovely and some new invented species too I see

Well I discovered them, so I shall name them

SnappyMac wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2026 7:18 am Purple Hairstreak are always a good find especially when happy to pose PB. That's a great selection of butterflies in one location.

I didn't realise the hairstreaks were at Lydlinch. I just happened to be in a spot of shade opposite an oak tree so I thought I may as well look up, and there they were

A grand day out PB.

It was indeed William