Hi Lee, thanks for that. I know the spot from when we've been to Bernwood meadows before, though going from 'gut' feelings about the site I hadn't given much attention to that end of the field! As to the horseflies, I'd be more worried about Hornets as there was a very handsome one there last Saturd...

Vince/ Dave / David, thanks to all of you. It sounds like I might be more successful if I go to the specific spot in the Bernwood meadows - so much of this is local knowledge. Also, admittedly, I think last Sunday was a better day all round for weather, but I was back in Wales at both Welsh Pool (go...

Hi Dave, thanks for that. We did drive past the farm/cottage, but I thought the metal gate was locked at the time, and because it looked further than the SP on the map I wasn't sure if we'd gone too far. What about Bernwood Meadows? Is it worth trying again, or is Whitecross Green wood a more likely...

Hi there, this is my first post so please be gentle :wink: ...I live in South Wales and I'd really like to get some photos this year of the Black Hairstreak (adult). In the last couple of years I've tried visiting Bernwood meadows (near Horton-Cum-Studley, Oxfordshire) - which is a lovely spot on a ...