On Friday ( 23rd Aug.) I visited Southwick ( Shoreham harbour ) for what turned out to be
one of my quietest butterfly expeditions ever!.
Shortly after arrival I met Lindsay Morris, a well known local enthusiast, and someone
with a very keen eye. But as we patrolled this usually busy site all we saw in three hours
was lots of Small Whites and three, worn, Common Blues.
We hoped we might find a Long Tailed Blue on the abundant Ever Lasting Pea, or what
we both went for, the odd Clouded Yellow, none were seen.
Relief came when we visited the Buddleia bushes near the fuel storage tanks, here there
was upwards of a dozen Painted Ladies, some no bigger than a Small Tortoiseshell, and
an immaculate, fresh, Red Admiral.
We left the site wondering where all the butterflies were in such perfect conditions!.
Trevor.
PS. Many thanks everyone for the previous comments.
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