On our walk yesterday we saw lots of Marsh Fritillary caterpillars, but no adults. They are a long way behind their counterparts down south, where butterflies have been on the wing for a couple of weeks. Still, we were encouraged by the presence of many caterpillars - some quite large, indicating that still more have already pupated and will emerge as beautiful butterflies within the next couple of weeks.
We also saw at least four big, hairy Garden Tiger Moth caterpillars on our cliff top walk and, upon our descent to the beach, were rewarded by a glorious vista of the blue ocean and a carpet of multi-coloured flora, incuding bright, sunny Marsh Marigolds and some beautiful deep purple Early Purple Orchids.
See you on the next welly walk! But, if you can't wait till Monday - give me a ring or email and I'll get the wellies out . . .
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| Early Purple Orchid - Orchis mascula |
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| Garden Tiger Moth larva |
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| Marsh Fritillary larva |
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