Oldest good friend Paul drives over from Derbyshire twice a yr to see (and video) our stunning Norfolk ‘Leps’. He arrived good and early this morning and we had been strolling in Foxley Woods by 8.00am. The primary journey we explored delivered dozens of Silver-washed Fritillaries, in addition to loads of the extra anticipated species: Linda and I glimpsed a Purple Emperor circling the highest of a tall oak earlier than disappearing. Greatest delight was coming throughout a patch of untamed flowers that held no less than 5 Valezina Silver-washeds: superb!
Subsequent cease was Warham Camp, the place Chalkhill Blues had been in every single place! In amongst them had been Holly Blues, Wall Browns and Painted Girls. After espresso at Cley (however no Curlew Sand!) we completed the day at Holt Nation Park: tons extra Silver-washed Frits, however only a single White Admiral. Astonishingly, between Edgefield and Felthorpe a Purple Emperor flew throughout simply in entrance of the automotive: Paul and I each noticed it nicely!
