At Aston rowant, butterflies and Wildflowers were everywhere, more then i'd ever seen before, and i got lots of great pics.
There were lots of SSS's on the wing, and one very un-shy individual, giving me the shots below. (even though on the 1st pic you cannot see the underwing clearly - it was a Silver-spotted skipper)
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There were lots of Chalkhill blues, c2 Marbled white, c2 Brown argus, Small skippers, Large skippers, and another skipper, not sure if it is Essex or Small, here is a record shot of it, (it was a bit brighter then a Small skipper) any ideas?, and a picture of Chalkhill blue.
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Also at Aston rowant, lots of Chiltern gentian were flowering (lover them), a Muntjac deer was about, and 10's of Green woodpeckers were patrolling the area.
Next was Yoesden bank: Didn't see any Adonis blues, probably too early, or it could've been a bad year for them? But lots of Chalkhill blues on the wing, a few Silver spotted skippers (didn't know they were there), some Brown argus, Common & Holly blues.
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There was Brimstones at Aston rowant & Yoesden bank. There was also Chiltern gentians at Yoesden bank.
Holmefield wood, near Marlow, didn't show much of what i was looking for, but it was productive none the less. There were very faded Silver-washed fritillaries, Small and Large skippers, 1 Fresh Painted lady. There was also 3+ Hornet wasps - massive! and slightly intimidating. Southern, Migrant, Common and Brown hawkers were everywhere. 2 Hobbies sored overhead and there was a Spotted flycatcher.
At Aston rowant, i believe to have found a pretty rare plant amongst Common rock rose flowers, it was a White Rock rose/ Helianthemum apenninum (see pic), i think they are only found in Ireland and a few places in Gloucester shire, and nearby. Any comments?
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Well these were my sightings.