Friday, July 5, 2019

Horseshoe Plantation & Fore Wood - 5th July

Spent the morning at Horseshoe Plantation - plenty of Marbled Whites some of which were mating. Also newly emerged Small Heaths and Gatekeepers and a Common Green Grasshopper. Round-headed Rampion and Autumn Gentian both in flower.

Common Green Grasshopper
Male Gatekeeper
Mating Marbled Whites
Mating Marbled Whites
Small Heath
Round-headed Rampion

Fore Wood is a small woodland, owned by the RSPB, near the village of Crowhurst. When you enter the wood it is like going back in time - very quiet and peaceful - few people seem to visit this little gem. Bird highlights are Marsh Tit and Lesser-spotted Woodpecker whereas butterfly specialities are White Admiral, Purple Hairstreak and Silver-washed Fritillary. There is also a very good colony of Blue Damselfly.

Blue Damselfly
Comma
Common Red Soldier Beetles
White Admiral