Paul’s final morning began with a change of plan: our automobile had a flat tyre so we had to make use of his beemer! Our first cease was Ranworth, with a fast scan of the previous oaks for Purple Hairstreak: no luck, however we did discover a well-grown Swallowtail caterpillar.
We parked at Horsey Hole and walked south, discovering a Darkish Inexperienced Frit nearly instantly: it took a bit longer to search out one that will co-operate for photographs! In complete we got here throughout 5 – 6 in varied states – most have been pecked or light, however one or two have been nonetheless fairly good. Plenty of different species: Inexperienced-veined White, Tortoiseshell (together with a tiny instance), Frequent Blue, Gatekeeper and Ringlet. Birds have been few and much between, however we did handle some Stonechats and Linnets and a vibrant Willow Warbler (?)
