Essex Bertie Thanks for confirming for me. First time I've noticed them - I actually thought it was a dying leaf on the shrub at first. Poor chap - they were not there today so I hope Mr Swallowtail is off enjoying himself after an afternoon's nap :D Having looked up what they look like at the cater...

My first post to include images - I hope I got it right! Have I correctly identified as a pair of Swallow Tailed Moths in the garden this afternoon. Thanks in advance :D http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj490/angiesgarden/DSCF1497_zps6974beee.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj490/angiesga...

Thanks for the welcome Guys - I've lots of pictures taken from last year, I will post the soon.

Hello all. I'm a new member. Spotted the first butterfly of the year in my garden yesterday. A peacock. Sadly it didn't visit any of the flowers (not that there are many) but it certainly spent a good while sunning itself.