I have to agree with you, David. A fresh female Holly Blue, especially from the spring brood, beats almost anything.
I'm afraid that five is a low count round here, Buggy.
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Double figures is more usual except for that bit in the summer between broods.
Thursday 6th April. A day of continuous sunshine, once again somewhat in defiance of the forecast. I had to wait until half three again to get out there and did my customary walk. Again, there were subtle differences. For a start, there were more Holly Blues, but they were more active than yesterday and reluctant to pose, except for one that was taking minerals from the path, and another that repeatedly landed on an ornamental privet hedge.
I also saw Small Whites as well as Green-veined, more energetic than their cousins and keeping much higher up. The GVW were found along the base of the hedgerows, starting to settle down for the evening.
Speckled Woods were the commonest species again - there are so many more than I saw in spring last year, and more widespread too.
Commas and Peacocks were battling away amongst themselves and with each other, and I saw more Red Admirals today too - at least five - and three different Small Tortoiseshells.
Three male Orange Tips made appearances, the last two of which were clearly winding down for the day and basked and nectared, allowing a shot or two from fairly close.
Finally, I spotted a patch of garlic mustard just coming into flower, and sure enough, snoozing on a flower head was an other Orange Tip. I think this one was female - I couldn't see any trace of orange from any angle
Dave