Late season high

GH and BG walked this week's butterfly transect on Friday in warm, calm mid-September weather. 
 
Despite the fine conditions, the end of season die-back in butterfly numbers was soon noticeable. Most of the butterflies in the day's count were seen between Hither Field, Coneyboro Hill and Fames Rough, with only a handful recorded in the other eight sections. 41 Meadow Browns, 12 Brown Argus and 10 Small Heaths made up the majority of our count. The day's total was 73 from 8 species, which is approximately half of last week's number, however 73 is still comparatively high number for so late in the season.

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​Count details: 
 41 Meadow Brown
12 Brown Argus
10 Small Heath
  5 Small Copper
  2 Common Blue
  1 Brown Hairstreak
  1 Peacock
  1 Small White

Survey by Graham H and Brian Gardner submitted to Butterfly Conservation (UKBMS).  ​
​Report and pic by Brian Gardner. ​
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Small Copper, HIll Wood Field - BG