A look at Kithurst and Chantry Hill was fairly productive for the number of species seen if not for the number of butterflies themselves. At Kithurst Meadow, a single Duke of Burgundy was out early, favouring the opposite end to the gate along with two Dingy Skippers whilst at Chantry Hill, two Green Hairstreaks at TQ083125 were the highlights. Other species seen: Red Admiral (1), Orange Tip (1), Brimstone (6), Large White (4), Small White (3), Peacock (3), Small Tortoiseshell (1).
Kithurst Meadow is a nice, easy access site, a two minute stroll form the car park at Kithurst Hill. Chantry Hill can be accessed from either Kithurst or Chantry Hill car parks but to get to the site (grid ref above) the walk is quite arduous and the slopes on the hill themselves are very steep so not for the faint hearted!
Orange Tip:
Dingy Skipper:
Brimstone:
Yellowhammer, Chantry Hill, the friendliest Yellowhammers ever up here!
