Shed and sheep on Snod Hill
I headed vaguely northwards on Friday morning hoping to see some Lepidoptera somewhere before the predicted heavy rain (which didn't show til the evening) set in in the afternoon. As the sun seemed to be reluctant to pack up for the day I kept going and ended up on the moors. Although conditions were warm and not too windy I only came across two Small Pearl-bordered Fritillaries, one which would only pose with wings shut and one with wings open which was nice! Sightings also included Whinchat too far away to photograph, Meadow Pipit, Tiger beetle, Common Lizard, lots of sheep, various moths and even a Treecreeper in a place where there aren't that many trees. The Large Heath butterfly still eludes me though there were plenty of Small Heath around.
Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary underside
Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary upperside
Pyla Fusca micromoth
Cinnabar moth
Common Carpet moth
Small Heath butterfly below
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