First Garden Butterflies

A nice male comma in the garden on Monday. He seems to be holding a territory in the rough grassland as he launched himself to intercept another male flying overhead.

There is a wild hop growing in the old hedge here. I must remember to check it for eggs this year, as it is a favoured, but rare food plant.

Also a few Peacocks about...........a Brimstone would be nice.


comma male ready for take off


comma male basking

Over 30 clumps of spawn is now in the pond with a few more added every few days. Major emergence of some kind of mayfly, with one emerging and instantly taking to the wing every 30 seconds.

over 30 clumps of spawn now in the pond