I had to play the waiting game this morning.
An early visit to Abbots Wood in glorious sunshine did not find any grounded Pearl's warming up.
After an hour or so I spotted my first Grizzled Skipper of the year, flying nearby. I have great
trouble ' keeping my eye in ' with this species ( small and fast ! ) but luck was on my side as
it landed on a Bluebell, not too far from me. To get a good shot I had lay prostrate, Emperor style,
and gradually crawl ever closer for a proper audience, getting soaked by the wet foliage in the process.
But it was worth the effort as this was by far the best view of a Grizzled Skipper I have ever had.
With little else on offer I made my way back to the car. after a short distance a Pearl Bordered Fritillary
flew from nowhere and landed twice briefly in a ditch. Running towards it, it landed just long enough
for a quick snatch shot. By now it was getting warm, too warm for Pearl photo's !.
Nearer to the car I came across a beautiful Peacock nectaring on Bluebells. I then drove to the old railway,
where several Orange Tips were on the wing. On cue they paused on Herb Robert flowers for some quick shots.
Also seen there a grounded Holly Blue, and a splendid Green Veined White.
It was also a Pleasure to bump into Bugboy once again.