White-letter Hairstreak
Although seemingly in decline nationally due to loss of habitat from Dutch Elm DIsease, the small colony of white-letter hairstreaks is...
Common Darter
A common darter spotted in the wood #saltwells #dragonflies
Small Skipper
Small skipper butterfly feeding on knapweed #saltwells #butterflies
Holly Blue
A pleasant sunny day but just a holly blue was snapped. #saltwells #butterflies
Comma
A commonly seen comma butterfly feeding on a plant stem #saltwells #butterflies
Muntjac
I'd heard of a few muntjac sightings in and around the wood but I finally managed to bag my very own early this morning near the squirrel...
Azure Damselflies
A mating pair of azure damselflies (thanks Steve!) seen in Doultons Clay Pit #saltwells #dragonflies
Broad Bodied Chaser
A broad bodied chaser seen by the pond in the butterfly meadow #saltwells #dragonflies
Large Skippers
A mating pair of large skippers spotted in Eric's Field #butterflies #saltwells
Grey Heron
Today I spent an hour or so watching a grey heron fishing on Dudley Canal to some degree of success. Fun fact - Grey herons have a life...
