A first visit to SC on their reopening day was pleasant. A Yellowhammer was audible from the car on the approach road and a family of Marsh Tits were calling on arrival. A Silver-washed Fritillary was dashing about and a number of Six-spot Burnet moths were along the bottom path whilst the large patch of Buddleia had as many Red Admirals as I've seen this year.
The following day the usual short walk at QECP produced fourteen species of butterfly, although I didn't attempt to check the small skippers to species. I'm sure a walk across to the west side of the road would have added Small Heath, Common and Chalkhill Blue if I'd had the time.
Below Dark Green Fritillary (not completely pristine), tatty Small Tortoiseshell and a male Brimstone.
