Arnside knott: 50+ Scotch argus (probably much more than this, but they were definitely the Butterfly in the biggest numbers there),
20+ Meadow brown, 10+ Large white, 5+ Small white, Small tortoiseshell, 2 Peacock, 2 Very faded High brown fritillary, 10+ Speckled wood, 5+ Gatekeeper, Small heath.
We also found a Deadly nightshade growing, 1 Red deer, lots of Common darters, 2 Marsh tit and some flowering Dog violets.
At one part of Arnside where there was plenty of Ragwort - so went to check out the Scotch argus' on them, we found a huge line of Wood ants patrolling the area - they were everywhere! We then found their ant hill (massive), and realised why there were so many in one place.
Next was Warton crag: 2 Brimstone - both Male and very fresh, 10+ Large white, 10+ Small white, Green-veined white, 2+ Small copper, Holly blue, 2+ Small tortoiseshell, 2 Peacock, Comma, 1 Very faded High brown fritillary,
1 SILVER WASHED FRITILLARY (see picture)- we did not expect to find an adult male feeding in the Warton crag area! Is this a pretty good record for Warton crag? I haven't seen anywhere that says they are around this area - any comments?,
5+ Speckled wood, 1 Wall brown basking, 10+ Meadow brown.
Also at Warton crag, i found 2 Common lizards: the 1st one, was a brief glimpse of a body and tail run down the side of a rock, but the 2nd viewing was incredible, less than 1 meter away, and letting us get up to 20cm close - it didn't run away and let us get pics of it (see pics), and it only moved when it saw it's next meal, it was in perfect condition, and this was my first proper viewing of a Reptile in the UK.
And 2 Migrant hawkers were also at Warton crag.
