Braunton Burrows, North Devon

[Rogerdodge]

Braunton Burrows is, I guess, my local patch.
However, I don't visit as much as I should/could.
Most weekends we pile into the old campervan and head off in search of butterflies all over the country.
This weekend we were stuck at home.
I visited Braunton Burrows for the first time in 2 years.
I really ought to visit more often.
GV, Sm and Lg Whites.
Brimstone.
Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeprer and WALL.
A couple of DGF, Red Ads, Sm Tort and Peacock.
Male Com Blues and BROWN ARGUS.
No skippers - (I was hoping to confirm the suspected presence of Essex)
A great day - although a bit windy for photos.
Earlier in the year I used to see Dingy and Grizzled, and probably saw the last ever Small Blue here after the Kidney Vetch desicated a few years back.
Never seen (or seen reported) Green Hairstreak - but they MUST be here somewhere!
Lovely site
If anyone plans a visit here, contact me for more info.
Roger Harding

[Bryan H]

Well there you go, Roger!

We just don't appreciate what's in our own backyard.

I'd like to come down to Braunton Burrows. Not going to cost me £25 is it?

Bryan

[Rogerdodge]

Not going to cost me £25 is it?

That just depends how long we spend in the pub afterwards!
Roger