A lovely day was had in Norfolk with my parents. We started at Foxley Wood which had the best Bluebell display I've ever seen, it was really a fantastic sight. Also lots of Early Purple Orchids just off the paths, and some pinkish Wood Anemone still in flower. It gradually warmed into a beautiful and fairly still spring day, ideal for Butterflies. Next was Wiveton Down for Wall butterflies, a species I've only seen once before as it has declined much in recent years. But there we plenty here and quite active due to the warmth. Also seen were Green Hairstreak, in the gorse bushes and stoney paths. Finally an evening bike ride to New Buckenham common for Green-winged Orchids, of which there are many.
Species seen -
Foxley Wood
Orange-tip
Small White
Wiveton Down
Wall
Green hairstreak
Holly Blue
Brimstone
Small White
Large White
Green-veined White
Small Tortoiseshell
Peacock
Comma
Speckled Wood
New Buckenham Common
Green-winged Orchid (two white ones also)
Micropterix calthella Moth
Foxley Wood Bluebells
Pink Bluebell
Longhorn Moth
View from the top of Wiveton Down
Wall
Green Hairstreak
Green-winged Orchid
Interesting colour variant
Albino Green-winged Orchid
Micropterix calthella Moth
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