Went over to Surrey today to Wrecclesham Sand Pit for the Glanville Fritillary butterfly. Introduced to the area originally in 2001 and then possibly again in 2011, the population now appears to be self-sustaining with at least 14 individuals sighted last week. The only problem is that the quarry company who own the site are not prepared to grant access to butterfliers so if you go do prepare yourself for getting asked to leave in no uncertain terms! There is apparently a local action group fighting for the Sand Pit to be a reserve and I wish them much luck with their struggle.


Glanville Fritillary:

Also present, good numbers of Large Skippers and Common Blues.


At Stedham, plenty of commoner moths but not a lot else. The Adder was in its usual spot: