Big thanks to Jan Charteris, George Kinnard and George's grandad for finding and then re-finding the Scarce Tortoiseshell butterfly at Pulborough RSPB and for then tipping me off about its re-appearance today. Dipped it yesterday but not today! Absolutely awesome views! Pics and video to follow.

At home on the farm, a male Blackcap on the Ivy and a beautiful acredula sp. Willow Warbler. There's a picture of one, or a good candidate, from a few days ago here:

http://thenaturequest.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/charleston-reedbed.html