Another megahot day yet again, although more humid. 28C. We decided to visit Eaves Wood, partly because there would be shade, but also, because it had been recommended as a good site for butterflies. Both correct; the mistake we made
Dryads Saddle
Speckled Wood
Comma
Comma
Common darter, female.
Common darter, female
Small Skipper
Small Skipper
Dark-green fritillary
Silver-washed fritillary
Silver-washed fritillary
Silver-washed fritillary
Silver-washed fritillary
was to follow the route in the Silverdales Walks guide, which, although exploring more of the wood took us along some of its less picturesque paths where a machette would have been useful. We eventually found the famous 'Pepperpot' and enjoyed the expansive views over Morecambe Bay. The route down (the proper one) was a delight and we found dark-green and silver-washed fritillaries and a comma, with plenty of large, small and green-veined whites.
The Pepperpot
As we were so close it would have been rude not to include a second visit to the Albion and then home for another BBQ.
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