www.ukbutterflies.co.uk

@KneppWilding tweeted 18th Feb 2023: "males are now starting to emerge to set up their territories". It's a very big place, with only a relatively small area accessible to the public - they didn't mention whether they can be seen in the public areas.

I'm not aware of any sightings this year thus far, let alone multiple "males". I notice that Knepp marketing hasn't responded to your question in that thread!

https://twitter.com/KneppWilding/status ... 5159034880

Cheers,

- Pete

yes, my immediate reaction was to jump in the car - but on reflection I decided it might be advisable to wait until a member of the public posts a photo...

@Aliceparfitt has tweeted a sighting with photo 25/3 at Houghton Forest, West Sussex, SU994114. https://twitter.com/Aliceparfitt/status ... 5151025152

Thanks Garry - I've opened up a new thread for 2023 sightings: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=11681

Cheers,

- Pete