There were swarms of Peacocks out today - I have never seen so many. I could certainly see twenty at a time swirling around the buddleia. While watching them I saw a couple of Painted Ladies (pictured) which is a new species for me at the Moat House. I also saw a Small Copper in the field ( also pictured) which is a species I think I have only seen once before here. The Small Copper is photographed from underneath just in case the picture seems confusing. All in all not a bad year for butterflies with loads of Peacocks and Whites, plenty of Tortoiseshells and Red Admirals. The only butterfly I would expect that I have not seen this year, so far at least, is the Small Skipper.
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