Reappeared alongside the track that borders the clearing to the left (much to my relief !) at 13.40, after it had disappeared for about an hour and a half.

I don't think I've ever seen so many Chalkhill Blues. Also 2 worn Dark Green Fritillaries on the open downland.

Best of luck to all who go.

Is it still in the same small clearing 10m or so from the car park gate ?

Thanks Paul, I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Any news from today ? Tomorrow's the first chance I've had to get over to Stockbridge.

Birdguides reporting 2 BVW present, one of which was killed by a wasp. I suppose this means the chances are heavily in favour of them having emerged or been released locally rather than being vagrants themselves ! I'm not up on their life cycle. Would it be possible for a pregnant vagrant to give ri...

Park in eastern car park, go through small gate, through 5-10m of scrub to clearing on right. Still present 17.45 yesterday (per birdforum).

Any news today ?

Large Tortoiseshell seen at the obs at Portland Bill on July 19th and 20th. Also recently at Southwell (also on Portland)

They seem to have got here properly at last ! Saw 2 last year fairly close to central Bristol on Jul 12 at Clay Bottom near Greenbank, but the patch of long grass they were on was subsequently "improved". I was pleased to find one at Royate Hill (Greenbank, Easton) this year on Jul 11, and...

Another probable seen in flight yesterday per the Portland Bird Observatory site. Other recent Large Tortoiseshell sightings that I've heard of include 3 in Hants, one at Beachy Head and one near Sidmouth. Is this the tip of the iceberg I wonder compared to how many are being seen but not widely rep...