Cumbria Butterfly Sightings

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Date Species Number Life Stage Site Town Grid Ref. V. County Recorder Comment Image
14 Jul 2020 Ringlet 3 Adult Gait Barrows Silverdale SD482775 VC60 West Lancashire John Mounsey 15 deg., cloudy, sheltered from strong wind. 27607.jpeg
14 Jul 2020 Gatekeeper 1 Adult Jack Scout Silverdale SD460738 VC60 West Lancashire John Mounsey Nectaring on Bramble. 15 deg., cloudy, sheltered from strong (...) 27605.jpeg
14 Jul 2020 Ringlet 1 Adult Jack Scout Silverdale SD460738 VC60 West Lancashire John Mounsey 15 deg., cloudy, sheltered from strong wind.
9 Aug 2017 Comma 1 Adult Coldwell Beetham SD479779 VC60 West Lancashire John Mounsey Sunny intervals, windy.
9 Aug 2017 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Coldwell Beetham SD479779 VC60 West Lancashire John Mounsey Sunny intervals, windy.
12 Sep 2021 Peacock 1 Adult Brigflatts Sedbergh SD640911 VC65 North-west Yorkshire John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleja. Intermittent sunshine.
12 Sep 2021 Red Admiral 1 Adult Brigflatts Sedbergh SD640911 VC65 North-west Yorkshire John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleja. Intermittent sunshine.
12 Sep 2021 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Brigflatts Sedbergh SD640911 VC65 North-west Yorkshire John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleja. Intermittent sunshine.
12 Sep 2021 Small White 3 Adult Brigflatts Sedbergh SD640911 VC65 North-west Yorkshire John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleja. Intermittent sunshine.
17 Aug 2021 Green-veined White 30 Adult Cautley Sedbergh SD695968 VC65 North-west Yorkshire John Mounsey 2-3pm, 16deg.C, overcast, frequent slight damping. Butterflies (...)
18 Jul 2021 Meadow Brown 2 Adult Brigflatts Sedbergh SD641911 VC65 North-west Yorkshire John Mounsey Hot sunshine. In Meeting House Paddock
19 Apr 2021 Orange-tip 1 Adult Akay Wood Sedbergh SD658913 VC65 North-west Yorkshire John Mounsey Male. Didn't settle. Calm, sunny intervals.
1 Jun 2020 Small Heath 30 Adult Howgills Sedbergh SD6493 VC65 North-west Yorkshire John Mounsey Approx. number. Full sun, light breeze.
6 May 2018 Orange-tip 3 Adult Brigflatts Sedbergh SD640911 VC65 North-west Yorkshire John Mounsey All males, Hot sunshine.
17 May 2016 Orange-tip 10 Adult Meeting House paddock Brigflatts SD641911 VC65 North-west Yorkshire John Mounsey Including females ovipositing on Cuckoo Flowers.
5 May 2024 Orange-tip 1 Adult West bank of river Kent Kendal SD515935 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 15deg.C, still, bright overcast. Flying up and down river bank; (...)
3 May 2024 Small Tortoiseshell 3 Adult Kendal Castle footpath Kendal SD521923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Woodland edge sheltered from very strong wind. Overcast but (...)
3 May 2024 Small Tortoiseshell 3 Adult Kendal Castle footpath Kendal SD521923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Woodland edge sheltered from very strong wind. Overcast but (...)
30 Apr 2024 Orange-tip 1 Adult Riverside path Kendal SD515940 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Flying apparently at random; did not settle.
24 Apr 2024 Brimstone 1 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440828 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female. Alighted briefly on stony ground.
24 Apr 2024 Comma 3 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440828 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly basking in sun; stong cold wind.
24 Apr 2024 Orange-tip 5 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440828 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All male, rarely alighting. Sunny, but cold wind.
24 Apr 2024 Peacock 2 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440828 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Basking in sheltered spot. Sunny, but cold wind.
23 Apr 2024 Small White 1 Adult Noble's Rest Kendal SD513929 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny. Settled for about 1/2 minute next to empty (...)
11 Apr 2024 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Kent river bank Kendal SD515935 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Alternately basking and chasing each other. Sunny intervals, (...)
23 Sep 2023 Red Admiral 2 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Feeding on rotten apples on the ground.
20 Sep 2023 Red Admiral 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 5.30pm. Flew into large holly about 15ft up and did not emerge (...)
17 Sep 2023 Red Admiral 1 Adult Scout Scar track Kendal SD487923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 4pm. Feeding on bramble flowers about 10ft up in woodland.
17 Sep 2023 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Scout Scar track Kendal SD487923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 4pm. Brief flights and settling on leaves near ground level in (...)
9 Sep 2023 Red Admiral 2 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hazy intermittent sunshine, 24deg. C. Feeding on squished (...) 45433.jpeg
9 Sep 2023 Small White 6 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hazy intermittent sunshine, 24deg. C. Not settling.
8 Sep 2023 Small White 3 Adult Woodland below White Scar Levens SD460852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hazy sunshine, hot, 4pm.
8 Sep 2023 Speckled Wood 7 Adult Woodland below White Scar Levens SD460852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hazy sunshine, hot, 4pm.
4 Sep 2023 Brimstone 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female, on Buddleia. Hot sunshine, calm, noon.
4 Sep 2023 Peacock 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Buddleia. Hot sunshine, calm, noon.
4 Sep 2023 Red Admiral 7 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Buddleia. Hot sunshine, calm, noon.
2 Sep 2023 Brimstone 3 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD492898 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2 female, 1 male. Edge of woodland, full sun, light air from SW. (...) 45184.jpeg
2 Sep 2023 Small White 1 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD492898 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Edge of woodland, full sun, light air from SW.
2 Sep 2023 Speckled Wood 10 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD492898 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Woodland clearings, full sun, light air from SW. Mid afternoon. 45185.jpeg
29 Aug 2023 Red Admiral 1 Adult Derelict area Kendal SD513921 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mid-morning, intermittent sunshine, breezy. Feeding on (...)
29 Aug 2023 Small White 3 Adult Derelict area Kendal SD513921 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mid-morning, intermittent sunshine, breezy. Feeding on (...)
24 Aug 2023 Brimstone 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female. Feeding on Buddleia, full sun, 19deg.C, mid afternoon.
24 Aug 2023 Peacock 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Feeding on Buddleia, full sun, 19deg.C, mid afternoon.
24 Aug 2023 Red Admiral 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Feeding on Buddleia, full sun, 19deg.C, mid afternoon.
11 Aug 2023 Brimstone 6 Adult Brigsteer Wood, bottom track. Levens SD486877 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Both sexes, feeding on Knapweed. Mid afternoon. Sunny (...) 44573.jpeg
11 Aug 2023 Comma 1 Adult Brigsteer Wood, bottom track. Levens SD486877 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mid afternoon. Sunny intervals, sheltered from strong gusty (...) 44575.jpeg
11 Aug 2023 Green-veined White 6 Adult Brigsteer Wood, bottom track. Levens SD486877 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Rarely settling. Mid afternoon. Sunny intervals, sheltered from (...)
11 Aug 2023 Silver-washed Fritillary 3 Adult Brigsteer Wood, bottom track. Levens SD486877 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All male, very worn. Mid afternoon. Sunny intervals, sheltered (...) 44576.jpeg
11 Aug 2023 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Brigsteer Wood, top track Levens SD488876 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mid afternoon. Sunny intervals, sheltered from strong gusty (...)
11 Aug 2023 Common Blue 1 Adult Viaduct embankment Arnside SD458790 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Midday. Strong gusty wind, intermittent sunshine.
11 Aug 2023 Green-veined White 4 Adult Viaduct embankment Arnside SD458790 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Midday. Strong gusty wind, intermittent sunshine. Females (...)
7 Aug 2023 Wall Brown 1 Adult House porch Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, flew into glazed porch at 5.30 pm. First record for this (...) 44326.jpeg
4 Aug 2023 Holly Blue 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 3.30 - 4.30pm, frequently flying around large apple tree. Sunny (...)
4 Aug 2023 Large White 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm sunshine, noon.
4 Aug 2023 Small White 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm sunshine, noon.
24 Jul 2023 Small White 5 Adult Field by Cul-de-sac from A685 Tebay NY612028 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still. Feeding on Ragwort flowers
24 Jul 2023 Holly Blue 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Midday, still, sunny. Flying around large holly but did not (...)
24 Jul 2023 Small White 1 Adult Low Borrowdale Tebay NY605014 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still. Feeding on Rosebay Willowherb.
24 Jul 2023 Small White 1 Adult Youth Centre Kirkby Stephen NY773089 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2pm,Overcast, still.
9 Jul 2023 Small White 3 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Females, laying eggs on Alyssum saxatile. One caught (...)
7 Jul 2023 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Field below disused section of road Tebay NY612028 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Feeding on Ragwort. Late afternoon. (Correction for error in (...) 42751.jpeg
7 Jul 2023 Meadow Brown 2 Adult Gamelands Stone Circle Orton NY639081 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mid-morning. Still, overcast
7 Jul 2023 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Rough ground in village Orton NY622082 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Still, sunny intervals, mid afternoon.
7 Jul 2023 Small White 2 Adult Rough ground in village Orton NY622082 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Still, sunny intervals, mid afternoon.
29 Jun 2023 Green-veined White 2 Adult Field by Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD504926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mid afternoon. Sunny, sheltered from cool westerly wind. No (...)
29 Jun 2023 Meadow Brown 40 Adult Field by Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD504926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mid afternoon. Sunny, sheltered from cool westerly wind. No (...)
29 Jun 2023 Small Skipper 13 Adult Field by Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD504926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mid afternoon. Sunny, sheltered from cool westerly wind. No (...) 42554.jpeg
25 Jun 2023 Dark Green Fritillary 2 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD487912 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mid morning, Warm, occasional sunshine.
25 Jun 2023 Meadow Brown 4 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD494909 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mid morning, Warm, occasional sunshine.
24 Jun 2023 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, did not stay to feed. Sunny afternoon.
22 Jun 2023 Comma 1 Adult Kent river bank Kendal SD516936 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunbathing. 4.30pm.
22 Jun 2023 Red Admiral 1 Adult Kent river bank Kendal SD516936 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunbathing. 4.35pm.
16 Jun 2023 Meadow Brown 7 Adult Fell Foot National Trust Newby Bridge SD380869 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Flying among thickly planted Ox-eye Daisies, but not seen (...)
15 Jun 2023 Red Admiral 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Briefly visited Red Valerian. 7pm, sunny evening.
13 Jun 2023 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Garden Crook SD466951 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Rather small male. Noon, full sun, light warm breeze.
9 Jun 2023 Brimstone 2 Adult Race Course/Scout Scar Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Males. 3-4pm, full sun. Vegetation dry and crisp from drought, (...)
9 Jun 2023 Common Blue 1 Adult Race Course/Scout Scar Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. 3-4pm, full sun. Vegetation dry and crisp from drought, (...) 41657.jpeg
9 Jun 2023 Dingy Skipper 3 Adult Race Course/Scout Scar Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2 chasing each other. 3-4pm, full sun. Vegetation dry and crisp (...)
9 Jun 2023 Small Heath 1 Adult Race Course/Scout Scar Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 3-4pm, full sun. Vegetation dry and crisp from drought, little (...)
9 Jun 2023 Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary 1 Adult Race Course/Scout Scar Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 3-4pm, full sun. Vegetation dry and crisp from drought, little (...)
6 Jun 2023 Orange-tip 1 Larva Garden Kendal SD531760 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Single larva on Garlic Mustard 41520.jpeg
31 May 2023 Small Heath 4 Adult Bishop's Allotment Backbarrow SD360842 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Bright sun, cool breeze.
28 May 2023 Dingy Skipper 2 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD417908 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals.
28 May 2023 Green-veined White 2 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD417908 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Along woodland edge. Sunny intervals.
27 May 2023 Holly Blue 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine. Fluttering around large holly.
27 May 2023 Large White 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine. Passing through garden.
24 May 2023 Green-veined White 5 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD595878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, 15deg.C
24 May 2023 Orange-tip 2 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD595878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Males. Sunny, 15deg.C
24 May 2023 Green-veined White 10 Adult Old Park Plantation Killington SD599896 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Bugle. Sunny, 15deg.C 40928.jpeg
24 May 2023 Peacock 1 Adult Old Park Plantation Killington SD599896 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Bluebell, very tatty.. Sunny, 15deg.C 40929.jpeg
24 May 2023 Green-veined White 5 Adult Old Scots Road Killington SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Dandelions. Sunny, 15dg. C.
22 May 2023 Small Heath 3 Adult Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD504926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 10 - 11 am, Hot sunshine becoming hazy. 2 SH chased each other (...) 40892.jpeg
18 May 2023 Orange-tip 10 Adult Tarn Howes Coniston NY331001 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Around all sides of the tarn. One nectaring on Lady's Smock, (...)
18 May 2023 Orange-tip 1 Egg Tarn Howes Coniston NY332004 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Lady's Smock/ Cuckoo Flower.
18 May 2023 Pearl-bordered Fritillary 1 Adult Tarn Howes Coniston NY330000 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Definitely Pearl Bordered/Small Pearl Bordered, but didn't (...)
18 May 2023 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Tarn Howes Coniston NY330000 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Settled briefly on Ramsons leaf in sunshine.
10 May 2023 Peacock 1 Adult Fishgarths Wood Ambleside NY359037 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Briefly sunbathing in woodland clearing. Very tattered. 40635.jpeg
10 May 2023 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Fishgarths Wood Ambleside NY361037 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Briefly sunbathing in woodland clearing.
9 May 2023 Orange-tip 8 Adult Beside Boundary Bank Lane Lane Kendal SD504926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 4 male 4 female. Both sexes briefly visiting Lady's Smock (...)
7 May 2023 Brimstone 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female; not interested in our small Buckthorn bush. Noon. Warm (...)
3 May 2023 Orange-tip 1 Adult Helm Lodge Kendal SD520905 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Flew through garden mid-morning. Full sun, sheltered from wind.
1 May 2023 Orange-tip 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, flying past. 6pm, 16.5deg.C, gusty wind.
1 May 2023 Holly Blue 2 Adult Garden, Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Males. One nectared on Daphne retusa, the other flew through the (...)
23 Apr 2023 Orange-tip 1 Adult Garden Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Dormant on Daffodil 4pm. Stayed until 11am next morning when (...) 40298.jpeg
18 Apr 2023 Peacock 1 Adult Kendal Golf Course Kendal SD508927 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Did not settle. In sunshine, sheltered by trees from a very (...)
17 Apr 2023 Peacock 1 Adult Levens garden Levens SD487866 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still, mild, 3.30pm.. Feeding at Dandelion, Lesser (...)
2 Apr 2023 Comma 1 Adult At top of The Tram Kendal SD504933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Briefly sunning itself on ground vegetation. 2.45pm.
2 Apr 2023 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult At top of The Tram Kendal SD504933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Briefly sunning itself on ground vegetation. 2.30pm.
2 Apr 2023 Brimstone 1 Adult Brigsteer Road Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Flying through garden - didn't stop. Full sunshine, 4pm..
2 Apr 2023 Brimstone 1 Adult Undercliff Road Kendal SD510925 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, flying back and forth along broad grass verge in full (...)
24 Sep 2022 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Westmorland General Hospital Kendal SD523903 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny but cool breeze.
23 Sep 2022 Red Admiral 4 Adult Brigsteer Road Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia.
23 Sep 2022 Small White 2 Adult Brigsteer Road Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia.
13 Sep 2022 Comma 1 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Nectaring on Japanese Anemones.
13 Sep 2022 Painted Lady 3 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Nectaring on Japanese Anemones.
13 Sep 2022 Peacock 8 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Most nectaring on Japanese Anemones.
13 Sep 2022 Red Admiral 18 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Most nectaring on Japanese Anemones.
13 Sep 2022 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Nectaring on Japanese Anemones.
13 Sep 2022 Small White 6 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Mostly flying with brief stops, but not feeding.
4 Sep 2022 Small White 2 Adult Brigsteer Road Kendal SD505920 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 3.30 pm.Hot sunshine after showery morning.
4 Sep 2022 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Brigsteer Road Kendal SD505920 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very fresh-looking specimen. 4 pm. Basking on ground flora. Hot (...)
2 Sep 2022 Purple Hairstreak 1 Adult Arnside Knott car park Arnside SD450773 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 4.30pm. Flying around large Oak. Still; thin high cloud. (No (...)
25 Aug 2022 Red Admiral 4 Adult Brigsteer Road Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Buddleia, late afternoon sunshine.
25 Aug 2022 Small Tortoiseshell 3 Adult Brigsteer Road Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Buddleia, late afternoon sunshine, and one alternating (...)
25 Aug 2022 Small White 4 Adult Brigsteer Road Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Buddleia, late afternoon sunshine.
18 Aug 2022 Holly Blue 1 Adult Brigsteer Road/Bankfield Road Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mid-morning. Fluttering around bottom leafy branch of lone oak (...)
17 Aug 2022 Green-veined White 2 Adult Gummer's How Newby Bridge SD390880 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Noon. Full sun, slight breeze.
17 Aug 2022 Green-veined White 1 Adult Gummer's How Newby Bridge SD391885 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 1.30pm. Full sun, slight breeze.
17 Aug 2022 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Gummer's How Newby Bridge SD390880 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Noon. Full sun, slight breeze. Settled briefly on a stone in (...)
17 Aug 2022 Small Tortoiseshell 4 Adult Gummer's How Newby Bridge SD391885 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 1.30pm. Full sun, slight breeze. Alternately nectaring on (...) 38727.jpeg
9 Aug 2022 Comma 1 Adult Cath's Garden Plants nursery Levens SD497867 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 10.30am.
9 Aug 2022 Peacock 1 Adult Cath's Garden Plants nursery Levens SD497867 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 10.30am. Nectaring on Buddleia.
8 Aug 2022 Small Copper 1 Adult Noble's Rest Kendal SD513929 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun. Fresh specimen. Masses of flowers including Verbena (...)
5 Aug 2022 Brimstone 1 Adult East edge of Scout Scar Kendal SD498915 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Cool breeze. Intermittent sunshine. 15.00 - 1540.
5 Aug 2022 Dark Green Fritillary 1 Adult East edge of Scout Scar Kendal racecourse SD498915 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Cool breeze. Intermittent sunshine. 15.00 - 1540.
5 Aug 2022 Meadow Brown 9 Adult East edge of Scout Scar Kendal SD498915 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Cool breeze. Intermittent sunshine. 15.00 - 1540. One nectaring (...)
5 Aug 2022 Common Blue 2 Adult Kendal "Race Course" Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Males. Cool breeze. Intermittent sunshine. 14.30 - 14.50.
5 Aug 2022 Dark Green Fritillary 2 Adult Kendal "Race Course" Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Chased each other. Cool breeze. Intermittent sunshine. 14.30 - (...)
5 Aug 2022 Meadow Brown 6 Adult Kendal "Race Course" Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Cool breeze. Intermittent sunshine. 14.30 - 14.50.
5 Aug 2022 Small Skipper 2 Adult Kendal "Race Course" Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Cool breeze. Intermittent sunshine. 14.30 - 14.50.
27 Jul 2022 Holly Blue 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD507924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Settling repeatedly on herbaceous leaves at ground level in (...) 37892.jpeg
27 Jul 2022 Peacock 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia. Sunny, 11.00 am.
27 Jul 2022 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia. Sunny, 11.00 am.
27 Jul 2022 Small White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Passing through garden. Sunny, 11.00 am.
26 Jul 2022 Holly Blue 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hovering for a few seconds around holly bush about 10 ft up (...)
26 Jul 2022 Large White 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Flying through garden in brief spell of sunshine
24 Jul 2022 Large White 1 Adult Sidegarth Staveley SD466971 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 10.30 - noon. Occasional sunshine, gusty wind.
24 Jul 2022 Small White 2 Adult Sidegarth Staveley SD466971 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 10.30 - noon. Occasional sunshine, gusty wind.
6 Jul 2022 Meadow Brown 2 Adult Bowber Head Ravenstonedale NY739033 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Reluctant to fly. Full cloud cover, light SW wind, mild. 37147.jpeg
30 Jun 2022 Red Admiral 1 Adult River Kent West bank Kendal SD515937 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Briefly settlled on Ox-eye Daisy. Sunny, still, 4.30pm.
25 Jun 2022 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD508930 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 10.00-13.00 hours. Occasional heavy showers, cloudy.
21 Jun 2022 Green-veined White 2 Adult Queen Adelaide's Hill Windermere SD403986 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full high cloud cover, no wind, 21deg.C, early afternoon.
21 Jun 2022 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Queen Adelaide's Hill Windermere SD403986 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full high cloud cover, no wind, 21deg.C, early afternoon.
20 Jun 2022 Common Blue 3 Adult Waitby Greenriggs NR Kirkby Stephen NY758085 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine, sheltered from wind, early afternoon. All males. 36561.jpeg
20 Jun 2022 Dingy Skipper 2 Adult Waitby Greenriggs NR Kirkby Stephen NY758085 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine, sheltered from wind, early afternoon.
20 Jun 2022 Green-veined White 3 Adult Waitby Greenriggs NR Kirkby Stephen NY758085 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine, sheltered from wind, early afternoon.
20 Jun 2022 Red Admiral 1 Adult Waitby Greenriggs NR Kirkby Stephen NY758085 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine, sheltered from wind, early afternoon. Briefly (...)
20 Jun 2022 Ringlet 8 Adult Waitby Greenriggs NR Kirkby Stephen NY758085 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine, sheltered from wind, early afternoon. Didn't (...)
1 Jun 2022 Green-veined White 12 Adult Meadow NW of Skelwith Force Elterwater NY339036 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Brief period of warm sunshine,11.30 - midday.
1 Jun 2022 Orange-tip 1 Adult Meadow NW of Skelwith Force Elterwater NY339036 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Brief period of warm sunshine,11.30 - midday.
29 May 2022 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Larva Footpath by Brigteer Road Kendal SD508922 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One small colony at the top of a nettle plant. 1st/2nd instar. 36058.jpeg
29 May 2022 Speckled Wood 2 Adult The Tram Kendal SD505933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm sun but cool breeze in the shade of woodland.
28 May 2022 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, looking remarkably fresh, nectaring on Hesperis (...)
28 May 2022 Dingy Skipper 1 Adult Landfill site next to Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD504925 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 10 - 11 a.m., full sunshine, no wind.
28 May 2022 Small Heath 2 Adult Landfill site next to Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD504925 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 10 - 11 a.m., full sunshine, no wind.
17 May 2022 Green-veined White 3 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
14 May 2022 Dingy Skipper 3 Adult Adjacent to Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm sunshine. Nectaring on Bird's Foot Trefoil.
14 May 2022 Orange-tip 5 Adult Adjacent to Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm sunshine. Hardly settled.
14 May 2022 Orange-tip 8 Egg Adjacent to Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Lady's Smock.
8 May 2022 Orange-tip 2 Adult Old Scotch Road Killington SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Both females on Lady's Smock flowers. Not ovipositing but (...) 35595.jpeg
24 Apr 2022 Orange-tip 2 Adult Old Scotch Road Killington SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Males. Didn't settle. Sheltered from strong NE wind. Full (...)
24 Apr 2022 Small White 1 Adult Old Scotch Road Killington SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, nectaring on several Dandelions. Sheltered from strong NE (...) 35417.jpeg
23 Apr 2022 Orange-tip 2 Adult Low Borrowdale Tebay NY606014 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Males,didn't settle. Sunshine, very gusty wind.
17 Apr 2022 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male settled on dead daffodil flower-head at 6.15 pm. Remained (...) 35247.jpeg
15 Apr 2022 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mid afternnon, 18deg.C. Very fresh male (1st flight?) landed on (...) 35198.jpeg
27 Mar 2022 Peacock 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Primula denticulata. Full sunshine, Shade temp 15 (...) 35146.jpeg
25 Mar 2022 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm sunshine and light breeze. Nectaring on Primula denticulata (...)
22 Mar 2022 Brimstone 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, nectaring on Anemone blanda. Full sun, light breeze.
22 Mar 2022 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Anemone blanda. Full sun, light breeze.
18 Mar 2022 Brimstone 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male flying through the garden. Full sun, 14deg.C, calm.
18 Mar 2022 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Necraring on Daphne mezereum. Full sun, 14deg.C, calm.
21 Oct 2021 Comma 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Basking on sunny wall. 9.5 deg. in the shade 34979.jpeg
17 Sep 2021 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on squashed plum. A different specimen from the one (...) 34534.jpeg
16 Sep 2021 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Flew into our dining room. 34523.jpeg
7 Sep 2021 Red Admiral 2 Adult Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Beetham SD509778 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring in hot sunshine on Buddleja.
7 Sep 2021 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Beetham SD509778 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring in hot sunshine on Buddleja.
10 Aug 2021 Brimstone 4 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD458851 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All male, nectaring on Buddleja and Knapweed. Sunny intervals, (...) 33497.jpeg
10 Aug 2021 Dark Green Fritillary 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD458851 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleja. Very worn and ragged. Sunny intervals, (...)
10 Aug 2021 Grayling 4 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD458851 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One nectaring on Buddleja. Sunny intervals, light breeze.
10 Aug 2021 Peacock 3 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD458851 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleja. Sunny intervals, light breeze.
10 Aug 2021 Small Tortoiseshell 3 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD458851 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleja. Sunny intervals, light breeze.
10 Aug 2021 Small White 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD460852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2 other small whites may have been GVWs. Sunny intervals, light (...)
10 Aug 2021 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD460852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals, light breeze.
2 Aug 2021 Gatekeeper 2 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD336876 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny. Sheltered in the car park
2 Aug 2021 Small White 8 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD337876 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny. Number may include Green-veined White(s)
1 Aug 2021 Painted Lady 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunbathing on stone slab. Looked very fresh. 32953.jpeg
1 Aug 2021 Grayling 5 Adult Scout Scar/Bradleyfield Kendal SD498916 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals, 18deg.C, light northerly breeze. Photo shows (...) 32955.jpeg
1 Aug 2021 Meadow Brown 10 Adult Scout Scar/Bradleyfield Kendal SD498916 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals, 18deg.C, light northerly breeze. 32954.jpeg
26 Jul 2021 Common Blue 6 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD492906 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All male, at least one very tatty and worn. Sunny intervals.
26 Jul 2021 Grayling 2 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD492906 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals.
26 Jul 2021 Meadow Brown 11 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD492906 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals.
26 Jul 2021 Grayling 7 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD486914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals.
22 Jul 2021 Green-veined White 5 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Ovipositing on Aurenia saxatilis, Yellow Alyssum. Hot sunshine.
22 Jul 2021 Small White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine.
16 Jul 2021 Meadow Brown 3 Adult Fell Foot Newby Bridge SD379868 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine.
16 Jul 2021 Green-veined White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female, very fresh. Hot sunshine.
16 Jul 2021 Meadow Brown 3 Adult Gummer's How Newby Bridge SD390884 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine.
16 Jul 2021 Small Heath 1 Adult Gummer's How Newby Bridge SD390884 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine.
7 Jul 2021 Dark Green Fritillary 1 Adult Bradleyfield allotment Kendal SD498915 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Basking on sunny wall. Full sun, light breeze, 7.00pm - 7.30pm. (...)
7 Jul 2021 Meadow Brown 4 Adult Bradleyfield allotment Kendal SD498915 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light breeze, 7.00pm - 7.30pm. 17 deg.. C.
7 Jul 2021 Small Heath 1 Adult Bradleyfield allotment Kendal SD498915 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light breeze, 7.00pm - 7.30pm. 17 deg.. C.
7 Jul 2021 Common Blue 1 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD505932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. 09.30-11.00. Full sun, light breeze.
7 Jul 2021 Meadow Brown 12 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD505932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 09.30-11.00. Full sun, light breeze.
7 Jul 2021 Ringlet 2 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD505932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 09.30-11.00. Full sun, light breeze.
7 Jul 2021 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD505932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 09.30-11.00. Full sun, light breeze.
2 Jul 2021 Red Admiral 1 Adult Cark Airfield Flookborough SD372747 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Fluttering along fence line, full sun, light breeze
2 Jul 2021 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Humphrey Head Flookburgh SD390737 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunbathing on bramble. Full sun, light breeze
28 Jun 2021 Common Blue 1 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD488883 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Overcast, still, 24deg.C
28 Jun 2021 Meadow Brown 9 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD488883 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still, 24deg.C 31536.jpeg
28 Jun 2021 Ringlet 2 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD488883 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Overcast, still, 24deg.C
28 Jun 2021 Meadow Brown 3 Adult Sizergh cow pasture Levens SD490878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still, 24deg.C
5 Jun 2021 Dingy Skipper 2 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD496910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Only settling briefly. Sunny, brisk southerly breeze.
5 Jun 2021 Small Heath 7 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD496910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Repeatedly settling briefly. Sunny, brisk southerly breeze.
5 Jun 2021 Brimstone 1 Adult Kendal "Race Course" Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Flying past. Sunny, brisk southerly breeze.
1 Jun 2021 Green-veined White 6 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD596880 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sun, light breeze.
1 Jun 2021 Orange-tip 3 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD596880 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2 male, 1 female. Hot sun, light breeze.
1 Jun 2021 Small Heath 1 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD596880 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sun, light breeze.
1 Jun 2021 Green-veined White 1 Adult Old Park Plantation Killington SD599910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sun, gentle breeze.
1 Jun 2021 Orange-tip 2 Adult Old Park Plantation Killington SD599910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 1 male, 1 female. Hot sun, gentle breeze.
31 May 2021 Dingy Skipper 1 Adult Kettlewell Crag, Kendal Fell Kendal SD505933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny morning, sheltered from the wind. 30699.jpeg
31 May 2021 Duke of Burgundy 2 Adult Kettlewell Crag, Kendal Fell Kendal SD505933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny morning, sheltered from the wind. One sunning itself on a (...) 30700.jpeg
31 May 2021 Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary 1 Adult Kettlewell Crag, Kendal Fell Kendal SD505933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny morning, sheltered from the wind. Passing through, didn't (...)
31 May 2021 Orange-tip 1 Adult The Tram Kendal SD508931 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female. Full sun, mid morning.
30 May 2021 Brimstone 3 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD431833 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 13.30 - 15.00. 2 male, 1 female.
30 May 2021 Green-veined White 1 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD431833 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 13.30 - 15.00.
30 May 2021 Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary 2 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD431833 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 13.30 - 15.00. 2
30 May 2021 Brimstone 1 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440827 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female. Full sun,11.00 - 12.30.
30 May 2021 Dingy Skipper 2 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440827 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female. Full sun,11.00 - 12.30.
30 May 2021 Orange-tip 1 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440827 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female. Full sun,11.00 - 12.30.
30 May 2021 Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary 2 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440827 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun,11.00 - 12.30. 30685.jpeg
30 May 2021 Dingy Skipper 5 Adult Whibarrow White Scar Witherslack SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 15.oo - 15.45. 30690.jpeg
30 May 2021 Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary 2 Adult Whibarrow White Scar Witherslack SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 15.oo - 15.45.
30 May 2021 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Whibarrow White Scar Witherslack SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 15.oo - 15.45.
30 May 2021 Brimstone 2 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Females, one nectaring on Fairy Foxgloves. Full sun, 15.00 - (...)
30 May 2021 Common Blue 2 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD460852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Males. Full sun, 15.00 - 15.45.
29 May 2021 Small Tortoiseshell 25 Larva Golf Course Kendal SD506927 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approx. number of 2nd/3rd instar larvae. Some had migrated from (...)
29 May 2021 Green-veined White 4 Adult Middleton Common Sedbergh SD630890 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mild, overcast, still.
29 May 2021 Orange-tip 1 Adult Middleton Common Sedbergh SD630890 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Mild, overcast, still.
27 May 2021 Green-veined White 7 Adult Dubbs Lane Troutbeck NY422014 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Rarely settling. Not all accurately identified, but probably (...)
27 May 2021 Orange-tip 1 Adult Roadside verges Ings SD431997 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male.
25 May 2021 Green Hairstreak 1 Adult Foulshaw Moss Levens SD458835 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very windy.
25 May 2021 Green Hairstreak 3 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD443819 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very windy.
25 May 2021 Green-veined White 1 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD446820 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, in sheltered lane..
25 May 2021 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD446820 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sheltered lane..
18 May 2021 Green-veined White 4 Adult Barrowfield Lot Brigsteer SD479903 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 3 male, 1 female. Mostly sunny, 16deg.C mid afternoon 30507.jpeg
18 May 2021 Orange-tip 1 Adult Barrowfield Lot Brigsteer SD477899 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Mostly sunny, 16deg.C mid afternoon.
18 May 2021 Peacock 1 Adult Barrowfield Lot Brigsteer SD479903 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very worn, not much wing left. Mostly sunny, 16deg.C mid (...)
18 May 2021 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Barrowfield Lot Brigsteer SD477899 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Fresh specimen. Mostly sunny, 16deg.C mid afternoon.
18 May 2021 Orange-tip 1 Adult Brigsteer Brow Brigsteer SD483895 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Sunny, 16deg.C mid afternoon.
18 May 2021 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Sunny, 16deg.C 2.30pm. Passing through.
13 May 2021 Orange-tip 1 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD495901 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female on Lady's Smock. Did not lay egg before flying off. I (...)
5 May 2021 Orange-tip 1 Adult Brathay Ambleside NY360034 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Sunny intervals, cold wind.
1 May 2021 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, didn't settle. Shade temp. 11 deg.C, intermittent (...)
24 Apr 2021 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, full sun. 17.8dg.C in shade. (No Vanessids seen in this (...)
20 Apr 2021 Small White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 11am, sunny, 15deg.C.
1 Apr 2021 Peacock 1 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD487877 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny Lent Lily clearing, sheltered from cold wind.
1 Apr 2021 Red Admiral 2 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD487877 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny Lent Lily clearing, sheltered from cold wind.
31 Mar 2021 Peacock 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunning itself on west-facing wall, 17.25 - 17.35 hrs BST. 29975.jpeg
31 Mar 2021 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Lesser Celandines and Primula denticulata in full (...) 29967.jpeg
30 Mar 2021 Brimstone 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, passing through the garden. Sunny, 14.9deg. in the shade, (...)
24 Mar 2021 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Emerged from compost heap. Sunny but cool breeze.
16 Mar 2021 Brimstone 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male flying through the garden in warm sunshine.
25 Sep 2020 Peacock 1 Adult Cath's Garden Plants nursery Levens SD497867 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, but stong cold wind.
25 Sep 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Cath's Garden Plants nursery Levens SD497867 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, but stong cold wind.
19 Sep 2020 Comma 1 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY407007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, sheltered from cool breeze. Basking in hedge by the (...) 29506.jpeg
19 Sep 2020 Peacock 2 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY411007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, sheltered from cool breeze in walled garden. 29504.jpeg
19 Sep 2020 Red Admiral 17 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY411007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, sheltered from cool breeze in walled garden.
19 Sep 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 41 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY411007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, sheltered from cool breeze in walled garden. Most (...) 29502.jpeg
19 Sep 2020 Small White 1 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY411007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, sheltered from cool breeze in walled garden. 29505.jpeg
18 Sep 2020 Red Admiral 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia.
18 Sep 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 5 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2 Nectaring on Buddleia,2 on Aster King George, 1 on white Sedum (...)
15 Sep 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Aster King George in garden. Sunny, still, 23 deg. (...)
15 Sep 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD487912 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Didn't settle. Hazy sun, light air from the South.
1 Sep 2020 Peacock 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia. Full sunshine, light air, 19deg.C
1 Sep 2020 Red Admiral 3 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia. Full sunshine, light air, 19deg.C
1 Sep 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Red Valerian. Full sunshine, light air, 19deg.C, (...)
1 Sep 2020 Small White 3 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine, light air, 19deg.C, 2.30pm.
31 Aug 2020 Peacock 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia.
31 Aug 2020 Red Admiral 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Alternating between over-ripe plum and Buddleia.
15 Aug 2020 Large White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female. Hot sunshine.
15 Aug 2020 Small White 5 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. One laid eggs on Alyssum saxatile in the garden, (...)
15 Aug 2020 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Settled for a while in our Lilac bush - first (...)
9 Aug 2020 Gatekeeper 1 Adult Clawthorpe Burton-in-Kendal SD550787 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On roadside bramble.
9 Aug 2020 Grayling 3 Adult Clawthorpe Burton-in-Kendal SD547794 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Among clints. 28498.jpeg
9 Aug 2020 Small Heath 5 Adult Clawthorpe Burton-in-Kendal SD547794 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Among clints.
9 Aug 2020 Small White 2 Adult Clawthorpe Burton-in-Kendal SD550787 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On roadside verge.
8 Aug 2020 Peacock 1 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD506926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Rough area full of self-sown Buddleia in full flower but only (...)
8 Aug 2020 Red Admiral 1 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD506926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Rough area full of self-sown Buddleia in full flower but only (...)
8 Aug 2020 Small White 4 Adult Kendal golf course access road Kendal SD509926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Edge of woodland.
8 Aug 2020 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Kendal golf course access road Kendal SD509926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Edge of woodland.
8 Aug 2020 Meadow Brown 2 Adult Kettlewell Crag, Kendal Fell Kendal SD505933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Both very worn - hardly enough wing left to fly with.
7 Aug 2020 Silver-washed Fritillary 2 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Kendal SD485882 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Overcast, still, 24deg.C. Southern end of bottom path (...)
7 Aug 2020 Small White 2 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Kendal SD485882 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still, 24deg.C. Southern end of bottom path flooded in (...)
7 Aug 2020 Speckled Wood 6 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Kendal SD485882 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still, 24deg.C. Southern end of bottom path flooded in (...)
7 Aug 2020 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Field north of Brigsteer Wood. Kendal SD484885 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still. 24deg.C.
29 Jul 2020 Red Admiral 1 Adult Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD504925 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, 17 deg. C. Landed briefly on the tarmac lane. Dozens of (...)
29 Jul 2020 Meadow Brown 2 Adult Foulshaw Moss Kendal SD457837 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very brief sunny interval, 17 deg. C.
29 Jul 2020 Peacock 1 Adult Foulshaw Moss Kendal SD457837 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on bramble. Very brief sunny interval, 17 deg. C.
29 Jul 2020 Red Admiral 1 Adult Foulshaw Moss Kendal SD457837 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on bramble. Very brief sunny interval, 17 deg. C.
29 Jul 2020 Small White 2 Adult Foulshaw Moss Kendal SD457837 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very brief sunny interval, 17 deg. C.
29 Jul 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Flew into house porch at 5.30pm and has settled down for the (...)
29 Jul 2020 Comma 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, 17 deg. C. Nectaring on Buddleia. 28044.jpeg
29 Jul 2020 Peacock 5 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, 17 deg. C. Nectaring on Buddleia.
29 Jul 2020 Red Admiral 3 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, 17 deg. C. Nectaring on Buddleia.
29 Jul 2020 Small White 2 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, 17 deg. C.
29 Jul 2020 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, 17 deg. C.
19 Jul 2020 Dark Green Fritillary 1 Adult Barrowfield Lot Kendal SD4790 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals, 15deg. C. Nectaring on bramble. 27728.jpeg
19 Jul 2020 Meadow Brown 2 Adult Barrowfield Lot Kendal SD4790 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals, 15deg. C.
19 Jul 2020 Peacock 1 Adult Barrowfield Lot Kendal SD4790 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals, 15deg. C. Sunbathing.
19 Jul 2020 Red Admiral 2 Adult Barrowfield Lot Kendal SD4790 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals, 15deg. C.
19 Jul 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Barrowfield Lot Kendal SD4790 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals, 15deg. C. Nectaring on Ragwort. 27726.jpeg
19 Jul 2020 Small White 3 Adult Barrowfield Lot Kendal SD4790 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals, 15deg. C.
19 Jul 2020 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Barrowfield Lot Kendal SD4790 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals, 15deg. C.
19 Jul 2020 Large White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, 15deg. C.
6 Jul 2020 Common Blue 7 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498916 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All male. Very blustery, sunny intervals, 16deg.C. 2.45-3.30pm. 27382.jpeg
6 Jul 2020 Grayling 2 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498916 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very blustery, sunny intervals, 16deg.C. 2.45-3.30pm.
6 Jul 2020 Meadow Brown 13 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498916 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very blustery, sunny intervals, 16deg.C. 2.45-3.30pm.
6 Jul 2020 Small Skipper 4 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498916 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very blustery, sunny intervals, 16deg.C. 2.45-3.30pm. 27384.jpeg
6 Jul 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 4 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498916 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very blustery, sunny intervals, 16deg.C. At least two looked (...) 27380.jpeg
24 Jun 2020 Small Heath 7 Adult Sunbiggin Tarn Tebay NY674077 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 13.30-14.15. Hot sun, light breeze.
24 Jun 2020 Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary 1 Adult Sunbiggin Tarn Tebay NY674077 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 13.30-14.15. Hot sun, light breeze.
24 Jun 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Sunbiggin Tarn Tebay NY674077 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 13.30-14.15. Hot sun, light breeze.
24 Jun 2020 Common Blue 1 Adult Tarn Sike Tebay NY665075 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male.
24 Jun 2020 Green-veined White 2 Adult Tarn Sike Tebay NY665075 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 11.40-12.50. Hot sun, light breeze.
24 Jun 2020 Large Skipper 2 Adult Tarn Sike Tebay NY665075 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Both male. 11.40-12.50. Hot sun, light breeze.
24 Jun 2020 Ringlet 1 Adult Tarn Sike Tebay NY665075 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 11.40-12.50. Hot sun, light breeze.
24 Jun 2020 Small Heath 30 Adult Tarn Sike Tebay NY665075 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approx. number. 11.40-12.50. Hot sun, light breeze.
24 Jun 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Tarn Sike Tebay NY665075 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 11.40-12.50. Hot sun, light breeze.
16 Jun 2020 Common Blue 3 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4889 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All male. One hour. Warm, still, muggy.
16 Jun 2020 Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary 1 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4889 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One hour. Warm, still, muggy.
16 Jun 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4889 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One hour. Warm, still, muggy.
14 Jun 2020 Red Admiral 2 Adult Brigsteer Road Kendal SD502918 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 7pm BST. One sunning itself on a corrugated steel barrier took (...)
14 Jun 2020 Red Admiral 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey In the garden. Looked very fresh. Paused briefly before flying (...)
14 Jun 2020 Red Admiral 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 9.50pm BST, dusk. Spent at least 15 mins nectaring on Red (...) 26545.jpeg
14 Jun 2020 Small White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey In the garden briefly.
31 May 2020 Small Heath 5 Adult New Park Tarn Moss Killington SD600910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine.
31 May 2020 Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary 3 Adult New Park Tarn Moss Killington SD600910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine.
28 May 2020 Small Heath 30 Adult Bishop's Allotment Backbarrow SD3684 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approximate number. Hot sunshine, no wind.
28 May 2020 Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary 3 Adult Bishop's Allotment Backbarrow SD3684 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine, no wind.
27 May 2020 Brimstone 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Warm sunshine.
27 May 2020 Green-veined White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, nectaring on Dame's Violet. Warm sunshine.
27 May 2020 Large White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female, nectaring on Dame's Violet. Warm sunshine.
27 May 2020 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, Warm sunshine.
21 May 2020 Brimstone 1 Adult Yewbarrow Witherslack SD433844 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female. 20deg. C. Sunny intervals.
21 May 2020 Peacock 1 Adult Yewbarrow Witherslack SD433844 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 20deg. C. Sunny intervals.
21 May 2020 Small Heath 7 Adult Yewbarrow Witherslack SD433844 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 20deg. C. Sunny intervals.
9 May 2020 Brimstone 1 Adult Eastern edge of Scout Scar Kendal SD498915 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Warm sunshine. Buckthorn leaves well enough expanded now (...)
9 May 2020 Dingy Skipper 9 Adult Eastern edge of Scout Scar Kendal SD498915 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm sunshine.
9 May 2020 Dingy Skipper 5 Adult Kendal "Race Course" Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm sunshine. Fenced off area along west edge of "Race (...) 25493.jpeg
8 May 2020 Dingy Skipper 2 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD492901 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One was on Bird's Foot Trefoil. Full su, cool in the shade.
8 May 2020 Orange-tip 3 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD492901 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2Males, 1 female. Full sun, cool in the shade.
3 May 2020 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female. See yesterday's sighting. Full sunshine, 07.15BST . (...) 25297.jpeg
2 May 2020 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female. Landed on dead-headed daffodil at 4.40pm BST in full (...) 25296.jpeg
22 Apr 2020 Brimstone 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One of each sex. Female can't lay eggs here yet, the leaves on (...)
22 Apr 2020 Orange-tip 3 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All males. One trapped in our glazed porch was placed on Primula (...)
21 Apr 2020 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 1st female of the year for me. Had to be helped out of our (...)
17 Apr 2020 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, nectaring on garden Hyacinth.
14 Apr 2020 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, flying through garden. 12deg.C in deep shade. Strong (...)
10 Apr 2020 Brimstone 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One male, one female, passing through the garden. Shade temp. (...)
27 Mar 2020 Brimstone 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Might have been 2, but probably the same one twice. Full (...)
27 Mar 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2 chasing each other. Full sun, cool breeze.
26 Mar 2020 Small White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Flitted about the garden but not seen to feed. Sunny, air temp. (...)
23 Mar 2020 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, still. Nectaring on Primula denticulata.
22 Mar 2020 Peacock 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Primula denticulata then digesting its meal in a (...)
20 Oct 2019 Red Admiral 1 Adult Low Fell Crosthwaite SD420909 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Intermittent sunshine. Sitting on tree branch about 3meters (...)
17 Sep 2019 Comma 1 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Still sunny morning.
17 Sep 2019 Peacock 3 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Still sunny morning.
17 Sep 2019 Red Admiral 8 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Still sunny morning.
17 Sep 2019 Small Tortoiseshell 4 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Still sunny morning.
17 Sep 2019 Small White 1 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Still sunny morning.
27 Aug 2019 Painted Lady 8 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia. Some very fresh, some very tattered. Hot (...)
27 Aug 2019 Peacock 10 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia. Hot sunshine.
27 Aug 2019 Red Admiral 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Feeding on over-ripe plums. Hot sunshine.
27 Aug 2019 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia. Hot sunshine.
17 Aug 2019 Green-veined White 5 Adult Disused Railway Kirkby Stephen NY747087 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 6 others may have been Small Whites. 20deg. C. Sheltered from (...)
17 Aug 2019 Painted Lady 8 Adult Disused Railway Kirkby Stephen NY747087 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One sat on gravel patch with wings wide for more than 20 minutes (...) 23087.jpeg
17 Aug 2019 Peacock 3 Adult Disused Railway Kirkby Stephen NY747087 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 20deg. C. Sheltered from strong wind.
17 Aug 2019 Red Admiral 2 Adult Disused Railway Kirkby Stephen NY747087 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 20deg. C. Sheltered from strong wind.
17 Aug 2019 Small White 5 Adult Disused Railway Kirkby Stephen NY747087 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 6 others may have been Green-veined Whites. 20deg. C. Sheltered (...)
8 Aug 2019 Painted Lady 6 Adult Gurnal Dubs Burneside SD501990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Flying fast in fair breeze. Mostly sunny. Several half-grown (...) 22909.jpeg
8 Aug 2019 Small Copper 1 Adult Gurnal Dubs Burneside SD501990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On the dam. Mostly sunny.
3 Aug 2019 Painted Lady 9 Adult Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503928 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm and Sunny.
3 Aug 2019 Painted Lady 1 Adult Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503927 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm and Sunny.
3 Aug 2019 Red Admiral 1 Adult Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503927 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm and Sunny.
3 Aug 2019 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503927 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm and Sunny.
3 Aug 2019 Painted Lady 8 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia. 4.30 pm. Sunny.
3 Aug 2019 Peacock 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia. 4.30 pm. Sunny.
3 Aug 2019 Green-veined White 10 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD503932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey (Estimated 50% of "small white b'flies" seen).Nectaring on (...)
3 Aug 2019 Large White 2 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD504933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny.
3 Aug 2019 Painted Lady 48 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD503932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Knapweed. All except one (photo) with wings (...) 22534.jpeg
3 Aug 2019 Peacock 2 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD503932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Knapweed. . Warm and Sunny.
3 Aug 2019 Small Skipper 13 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD503932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Knapweed. . Warm and Sunny.
3 Aug 2019 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD504933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very fresh, nectaring on Knapweed. Sunny.
3 Aug 2019 Small White 10 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD504933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Estimated 50% of "small white butterflies". Sunny.
29 Jul 2019 Common Blue 2 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498913 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Males
29 Jul 2019 Dark Green Fritillary 5 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498913 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light westerly breeze. 3.30pm.
29 Jul 2019 Green-veined White 1 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498913 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light westerly breeze. 3.30pm.
29 Jul 2019 Meadow Brown 29 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498913 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light westerly breeze. 3.30pm.
29 Jul 2019 Painted Lady 4 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498913 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light westerly breeze. 3.30pm.
29 Jul 2019 Peacock 1 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498913 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
29 Jul 2019 Small Skipper 15 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498913 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light westerly breeze. 3.30pm.
29 Jul 2019 Common Blue 4 Adult West boundary of Kendal Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, 2.30pm.
29 Jul 2019 Dark Green Fritillary 1 Adult West boundary of Kendal Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, 2.30pm. 22122.jpeg
29 Jul 2019 Large White 2 Adult West boundary of Kendal Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, 2.30pm.
29 Jul 2019 Meadow Brown 14 Adult West boundary of Kendal Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, 2.30pm.
29 Jul 2019 Peacock 1 Adult West boundary of Kendal Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on knapweed, ignoring nearby spear and field thistles. (...)
29 Jul 2019 Small Skipper 18 Adult West boundary of Kendal Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on knapweed, ignoring nearby spear and field thistles. (...)
29 Jul 2019 Painted Lady 4 Adult West boundary of Kendal "race course" Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring onknapweed, ignoring spear and field thistles. Mostly (...) 22116.jpeg
28 Jul 2019 Small White 5 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Including one pair mating and another laying eggs on Brassicas.
15 Jul 2019 Common Blue 3 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD455849 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All male. 21.5 deg. C. Light airs. 13.00-15.00 hrs. Buddleia (...)
15 Jul 2019 Grayling 13 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD455849 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21.5 deg. C. Light airs. 13.00-15.00 hrs. Buddleia in flower (...)
15 Jul 2019 Green-veined White 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD455849 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21.5 deg. C. Light airs. 13.00-15.00 hrs. Buddleia in flower (...)
15 Jul 2019 Large White 3 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD455849 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21.5 deg. C. Light airs. 13.00-15.00 hrs. Buddleia in flower (...)
15 Jul 2019 Meadow Brown 3 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD455849 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21.5 deg. C. Light airs. 13.00-15.00. Buddleia in flower but no (...)
15 Jul 2019 Ringlet 8 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD455849 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21.5 deg. C. Light airs. 13.00-15.00 hrs. Buddleia in flower (...) 21372.jpeg
15 Jul 2019 Small Heath 4 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD455849 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21.5 deg. C. Light airs. 13.00-15.00 hrs. Buddleia in flower (...)
15 Jul 2019 Small Skipper 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD455849 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21.5 deg. C. Light airs. 13.00-15.00 hrs. Buddleia in flower (...)
15 Jul 2019 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD455849 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21.5 deg. C. Light airs. 13.00-15.00 hrs. Buddleia in flower (...)
15 Jul 2019 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD455849 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21.5 deg. C. Light airs. 13.00-15.00 hrs. Buddleia in flower (...)
8 Jul 2019 Common Blue 8 Adult Kendal "Race Course" Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Including one female. 21deg.C, light westerly airs. 21058.jpeg
8 Jul 2019 Meadow Brown 30 Adult Kendal "Race Course" Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approx. number. 21deg.C, light westerly airs. 21056.jpeg
8 Jul 2019 Small Skipper 40 Adult Kendal "Race Course" Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approx. number. 21deg.C, light westerly airs. 21057.jpeg
8 Jul 2019 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Kendal "Race Course" Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21deg.C, light westerly airs.
6 Jul 2019 Common Blue 2 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD417907 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 21deg.C. Light airs. males.
6 Jul 2019 Dark Green Fritillary 6 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD417907 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 21deg.C. Light airs. Never settled so may have (...)
6 Jul 2019 Large Skipper 10 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD417907 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 21deg.C. Light airs.
6 Jul 2019 Meadow Brown 11 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD417907 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 21deg.C. Light airs.
6 Jul 2019 Painted Lady 3 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD417907 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 21deg.C. Light airs. All very worn.
3 Jul 2019 Common Blue 1 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD506932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Full sun, light airs.
3 Jul 2019 Green-veined White 1 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD506932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light airs.
3 Jul 2019 Meadow Brown 5 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD506932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light airs.
3 Jul 2019 Painted Lady 1 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD506932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very worn. Full sun, light airs.
3 Jul 2019 Ringlet 2 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD506932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One very small; while it was flying I thought it might have been (...)
3 Jul 2019 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD506932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very fresh. Full sun, light airs.
16 Jun 2019 Large White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Pristine male.
9 Jun 2019 Dingy Skipper 1 Adult Kendal "Race Course" Kendal SD499915 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
9 Jun 2019 Small Heath 7 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD493914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Blustery west wind, sunny intervals.
22 May 2019 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Fishgarths Wood Ambleside NY360034 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
22 May 2019 Small Copper 2 Adult Loughrigg Ambleside NY364037 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 15Deg.C, south facing sunny slope.
22 May 2019 Small Heath 30 Adult Loughrigg Ambleside NY364039 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approx. number. More abundant than I remember here. 15Deg.C, (...)
21 May 2019 Dingy Skipper 4 Adult Kendal "Race Course" Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Area fenced off from sheep. 17deg.C, sheltered from gusty west (...)
21 May 2019 Orange-tip 1 Adult Kendal "Race Course" Kendal SD499914 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Area fenced off from sheep. 17deg.C, sheltered from gusty west (...)
21 May 2019 Dingy Skipper 1 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498913 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 17 deg. C. Gusty west wind.
21 May 2019 Small Heath 2 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD498913 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 17 deg. C. Gusty west wind.
13 May 2019 Green Hairstreak 1 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD595878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, fresh S breeze. On gorse bush..
13 May 2019 Green-veined White 4 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD595878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, fresh S breeze. One ovipositing.
13 May 2019 Orange-tip 8 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD595878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, fresh S breeze. One female ovipositing and several (...)
13 May 2019 Peacock 2 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD595878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, fresh S breeze. Basking on wall.
13 May 2019 Green Hairstreak 2 Adult Just East of Killington reservoir Killington SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Broom. 18714.jpeg
13 May 2019 Green-veined White 2 Adult Just East of Killington reservoir Killington SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2019 Orange-tip 2 Adult Just East of Killington reservoir Killington SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2019 Green-veined White 2 Adult Old Park Plantation Killington SD599900 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2019 Orange-tip 3 Adult Old Park Plantation Killington SD599900 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2019 Peacock 1 Adult Old Park Plantation Killington SD599900 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
12 May 2019 Orange-tip 4 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD505933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 3 male, 1 female. 14.00-15.00. Full sunshine, light SW breeze.
12 May 2019 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD505933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.00-15.00. Among trees.
28 Apr 2019 Orange-tip 4 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD503932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All male. Hazy sunshine 17deg C.
22 Apr 2019 Brimstone 3 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD443818 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2 male, 1 female, among trees at the east of the reserve. Sunny, (...)
22 Apr 2019 Green Hairstreak 100 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD443818 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, easterly breeze. 10 seen on the open heath, but large (...) 18374.jpeg
22 Apr 2019 Green-veined White 1 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD443818 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, easterly breeze.
22 Apr 2019 Orange-tip 12 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD443818 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One female. Sunny, easterly breeze.
22 Apr 2019 Peacock 1 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD443818 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, easterly breeze.
22 Apr 2019 Red Admiral 1 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD443818 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, easterly breeze.
22 Apr 2019 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD443818 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, easterly breeze.
22 Apr 2019 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD443818 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, easterly breeze.
21 Apr 2019 Orange-tip 5 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All males. One was caught in mid-flight by a blue tit.
20 Apr 2019 Orange-tip 3 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All males passing through the garden; didn't stop.
19 Apr 2019 Brimstone 5 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440828 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light air. 4 male one female.
19 Apr 2019 Green-veined White 3 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440828 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light air.
19 Apr 2019 Orange-tip 3 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440827 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light air. 2 male one female.
19 Apr 2019 Peacock 2 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440828 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light air.
19 Apr 2019 Green-veined White 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD460852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light air.
19 Apr 2019 Orange-tip 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD460852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Full sun, light air.
19 Apr 2019 Peacock 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD460852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light air.
10 Apr 2019 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Mike's Wood Staveley SD483987 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunning on drystone wall.
6 Apr 2019 Peacock 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Didn't stop. Sunny, still.
28 Mar 2019 Peacock 1 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine, still. Did not settle.
28 Mar 2019 Peacock 1 Adult Town End Troutbeck NY407022 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine, still. Did not settle.
26 Feb 2019 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Brigsteer Road Levens SD488863 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on garden Erica. Hot sunshine, no wind.
10 Oct 2018 Red Admiral 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey The only butterfly on an extensive mass of flowering ivy. Warm (...) 17597.jpeg
29 Aug 2018 Gatekeeper 1 Adult Quarry at end of The Tram Kendal SD505933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male sunbathing in path.
29 Aug 2018 Scotch Argus 2 Adult Quarry at end of The Tram Kendal SD505933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring at length on the two remaining Knapweeds in flower. 17008.jpeg
29 Aug 2018 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Quarry at end of The Tram Kendal SD505933 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
4 Aug 2018 Large White 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light breeze.
4 Aug 2018 Peacock 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light breeze.
4 Aug 2018 Red Admiral 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light breeze. 1st seen in the garden this summer.
4 Aug 2018 Small White 7 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light breeze.
22 Jul 2018 Common Blue 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Passing through garden didn't stop.
22 Jul 2018 Large White 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Largely sunny, strong breeze.
22 Jul 2018 Peacock 3 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Buddleia. Largely sunny, strong breeze.
22 Jul 2018 Small White 5 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Largely sunny, strong breeze.
2 Jul 2018 Green-veined White 5 Adult Burns Beck Moss Sedbergh SD595878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, fitful easterly breeze, 25deg. C. No butterflies seen (...)
2 Jul 2018 Ringlet 20 Adult Burns Beck Moss Sedbergh SD595878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, fitful easterly breeze, 25deg. C. No butterflies seen (...)
2 Jul 2018 Small Skipper 5 Adult Burns Beck Moss Sedbergh SD595878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, fitful easterly breeze, 25deg. C. No butterflies seen (...) 14637.jpeg
2 Jul 2018 Green-veined White 1 Adult Old Park Wood Sedbergh SD598899 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, fitful easterly breeze, 25deg. C. No butterflies seen (...)
2 Jul 2018 Meadow Brown 3 Adult Old Park Wood Sedbergh SD598899 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, fitful easterly breeze, 25deg. C. No butterflies seen (...)
2 Jul 2018 Ringlet 30 Adult Old Park Wood Sedbergh SD598899 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approx. number. Full sun, fitful easterly breeze, 25deg. C. No (...)
2 Jul 2018 Small Skipper 12 Adult Old Park Wood Sedbergh SD598899 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, fitful easterly breeze, 25deg. C. No butterflies seen (...)
2 Jul 2018 Green-veined White 3 Adult Old Scotch Road, east of Sedbergh SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, fitful easterly breeze, 25deg. C. No butterflies seen (...)
2 Jul 2018 Meadow Brown 2 Adult Old Scotch Road, east of Sedbergh SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, fitful easterly breeze, 25deg. C. No butterflies seen (...)
2 Jul 2018 Ringlet 30 Adult Old Scotch Road, east of Sedbergh SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approximate number. Full sun, fitful easterly breeze, 25deg. C. (...)
2 Jul 2018 Small Skipper 1 Adult Old Scotch Road, east of Sedbergh SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, fitful easterly breeze, 25deg. C. No butterflies seen (...)
22 Jun 2018 Common Blue 4 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY793098 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Including one female.Full sun, strengthening SW wind.
22 Jun 2018 Green-veined White 1 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY793098 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey .Full sun, strengthening SW wind.
22 Jun 2018 Green-veined White 1 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY796100 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, strengthening SW wind.
22 Jun 2018 Large Skipper 1 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY793098 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, strengthening SW wind.
22 Jun 2018 Meadow Brown 3 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY793098 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey .Full sun, strengthening SW wind.
22 Jun 2018 Northern Brown Argus 4 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY796100 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, strengthening SW wind.
22 Jun 2018 Small Heath 1 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY793098 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, strengthening SW wind.
20 Jun 2018 Common Blue 12 Adult Bradleyfield allotment Kendal SD4991 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All but one males. Nectaring on bird's foot trefoil. 15 deg. C, (...) 14180.jpeg
20 Jun 2018 Dark Green Fritillary 11 Adult Bradleyfield allotment Kendal SD4991 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Fresh specimens. Nectaring on bramble flowers. 15 deg. C, strong (...) 14179.jpeg
20 Jun 2018 Meadow Brown 4 Adult Bradleyfield allotment Kendal SD4991 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 15 deg. C, strong NW wind, intermittent sunshine. 14.45 - (...)
20 Jun 2018 Small Heath 6 Adult Bradleyfield allotment Kendal SD4991 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 15 deg. C, strong NW wind, intermittent sunshine. 14.45 - (...)
20 Jun 2018 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Brigsteer Road Kendal SD5036091969 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
20 Jun 2018 Common Blue 1 Adult Brigsteer Road verge. Kendal SD5050592076 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Probably from field over the wall to the north.
20 Jun 2018 Ringlet 1 Adult Brigsteer Road verge. Kendal SD5050592076 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey First time I've seen a Ringlet here. Probably from field over (...)
11 Jun 2018 Common Blue 8 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD491900 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Not nectaring, hardly settling. All males. Intermittent sun, (...)
11 Jun 2018 Small Heath 11 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD491900 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Intermittent sun, strong northerly breeze.
7 Jun 2018 Green-veined White 1 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD506932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21 deg.C, full sun, fitful NE breeze.
7 Jun 2018 Large Skipper 3 Adult Kendal Fell Kendal SD506932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All male. 21 deg.C, full sun, fitful NE breeze.
7 Jun 2018 Large White 1 Adult Serpentine Wood edge Kendal SD509926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21 deg.C, shaded.
7 Jun 2018 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Serpentine Wood edge Kendal SD509926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21 deg.C, shaded.
4 Jun 2018 Green-veined White 2 Adult A684 verge Sedbergh SD602921 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Intermittent sun, 21 deg.C.
4 Jun 2018 Small Heath 11 Adult A684 verge Sedbergh SD602921 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Intermittent sun, 21 deg.C. One couple mating. 13559.jpeg
1 Jun 2018 Peacock 20 Larva Gurnal Dubs lane Burneside SD505988 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approx. no. of larvae, 3rd instar? 13494.jpeg
1 Jun 2018 Small Heath 1 Adult Potter Fell Burneside SD503990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Heavy overcast, thundery, 22 deg. C.
24 May 2018 Brimstone 2 Egg Lyth Valley Brigsteer SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2 Eggs on Buckthorn, one apparently empty. 21 deg.C. Full sun, (...) 13298.jpeg
24 May 2018 Dingy Skipper 1 Adult Lyth Valley Brigsteer SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21 deg.C. Full sun, occasional light easterly breeze. 10.00 - (...)
24 May 2018 Duke of Burgundy 11 Adult Lyth Valley Brigsteer SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21 deg.C. Full sun, occasional light easterly breeze. 10.00 - (...) 13296.jpeg
24 May 2018 Green-veined White 1 Adult Lyth Valley Brigsteer SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21 deg.C. Full sun, occasional light easterly breeze. 10.00 - (...)
24 May 2018 Orange-tip 3 Adult Lyth Valley Brigsteer SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21 deg.C. Full sun, occasional light easterly breeze. 10.00 - (...)
24 May 2018 Peacock 1 Adult Lyth Valley Brigsteer SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21 deg.C. Full sun, occasional light easterly breeze. 10.00 - (...)
24 May 2018 Pearl-bordered Fritillary 2 Adult Lyth Valley Brigsteer SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21 deg.C. Full sun, occasional light easterly breeze. 10.00 - (...)
24 May 2018 Small Heath 2 Adult Lyth Valley Brigsteer SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21 deg.C. Full sun, occasional light easterly breeze. 10.00 - (...)
24 May 2018 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Lyth Valley Brigsteer SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 21 deg.C. Full sun, occasional light easterly breeze. 10.00 - (...)
23 May 2018 Green-veined White 3 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD488882 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Light easterly breeze, full sun, 15.30-16.30.
23 May 2018 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD488882 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Light easterly breeze, full sun, 15.30-16.30.
15 May 2018 Orange-tip 2 Adult Fishgarths Wood Ambleside NY360036 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air.
15 May 2018 Green-veined White 2 Adult Loughrigg Ambleside NY364040 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air.
14 May 2018 Green Hairstreak 2 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD594879 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air. 13043.jpeg
14 May 2018 Green-veined White 18 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD594879 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air.
14 May 2018 Orange-tip 8 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD594879 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air.
14 May 2018 Green-veined White 6 Adult Old Park Wood Sedbergh SD599895 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air.
14 May 2018 Orange-tip 5 Adult Old Park Wood Sedbergh SD598900 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air. One female checking Cuckoo Flowers, but not (...)
14 May 2018 Orange-tip 3 Adult Old Park Wood Sedbergh SD599895 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air.
14 May 2018 Green-veined White 3 Adult Old Scotch Road Sedbergh SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air.
14 May 2018 Large White 1 Adult Old Scotch Road Sedbergh SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air.
14 May 2018 Orange-tip 8 Adult Old Scotch Road Sedbergh SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air.
14 May 2018 Peacock 1 Adult Old Scotch Road Sedbergh SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air.
7 May 2018 Orange-tip 13 Adult Kent river bank Kendal SD5194 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 11.00 - 12.30. Mostly warm sunshine.
7 May 2018 Peacock 4 Adult Kent river bank Kendal SD5194 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 11.00 - 12.30. Mostly warm sunshine.
7 May 2018 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Kent river bank Kendal SD5194 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 11.00 - 12.30. Mostly warm sunshine.
7 May 2018 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Kent river bank Kendal SD5194 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 11.00 - 12.30. Mostly warm sunshine.
6 May 2018 Orange-tip 3 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All males, Hot sunshine.
5 May 2018 Orange-tip 3 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All male. Fine sunny day.
5 May 2018 Green-veined White 1 Adult Sizergh Castle gardens Levens SD499879 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Fine sunny day.
5 May 2018 Orange-tip 3 Adult Sizergh Castle gardens Levens SD499879 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All male. Fine sunny day.
5 May 2018 Peacock 1 Adult Sizergh Castle gardens Levens SD499879 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Fine sunny day.
4 May 2018 Green-veined White 3 Adult Dalton Lane Burton-in-Kendal SD531759 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mild sunny afternoon, 3.30 - 4.30 pm.
4 May 2018 Green-veined White 3 Adult Dalton Lane Burton-in-Kendal SD531759 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mild sunny afternoon, 3.30 - 4.30 pm.
19 Apr 2018 Green Hairstreak 1 Adult Foulshaw Moss Witherslack SD458838 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Landed briefly on the new boardwalk to the east of the access (...)
19 Apr 2018 Brimstone 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male flew through Garden. 09.30, full sunshine, 16deg. C.
19 Apr 2018 Green Hairstreak 5 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440817 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, westerly breeze, 20deg.C. 12696.jpeg
19 Apr 2018 Green Hairstreak 4 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD443819 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, westerly breeze, 20deg.C.
19 Apr 2018 Peacock 1 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD443819 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, westerly breeze, 20deg.C.
19 Apr 2018 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD441818 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, westerly breeze, 20deg.C.
18 Apr 2018 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 1 flew erratically around the garden followed closely by the (...)
16 Apr 2018 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine, warm but breezy.
14 Mar 2018 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, sheltered site.Visited snowdrop, heath, crocus and (...)
25 Oct 2017 Red Admiral 1 Adult Dalton Lane Burton-in-Kendal SD531759 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Occasionally settling on south-facing house wall.Sunny (...)
8 Oct 2017 Red Admiral 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Red Valerian.
8 Oct 2017 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Apparently feeding on honeydew on damson leaves. Sunny (...)
6 Oct 2017 Comma 1 Adult Brigsteer Road Levens SD488864 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Still sunny morning.
16 Sep 2017 Red Admiral 1 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD336876 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Buddleia and basking on rock face.
16 Sep 2017 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD336876 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Buddleia and basking on rock face.
16 Sep 2017 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD335871 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Spiralling up among trees.
15 Sep 2017 Red Admiral 6 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, cool breeze. 4 on Buddleia, 2 feeding on rotten fruit in (...) 12242.jpeg
15 Sep 2017 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, cool breeze. On Buddleia and basking on flat sunny (...)
14 Sep 2017 Red Admiral 1 Adult Tarn Hows car park Coniston SD326995 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals, cool breeze. Butterfly didn't stop.
9 Sep 2017 Red Admiral 6 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All except one on Buddleia. One spent at least half an hour (...)
9 Sep 2017 Small Tortoiseshell 8 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All on Buddleia.
9 Sep 2017 Small White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Buddleia.
2 Sep 2017 Peacock 5 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light breeze. All on one Buddleia.
2 Sep 2017 Red Admiral 7 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light breeze. On Buddleia.
2 Sep 2017 Small Tortoiseshell 15 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light breeze. On Buddleia. The most I have seen here for (...)
1 Sep 2017 Large White 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Chasing each other, about 6.30pm.
1 Sep 2017 Peacock 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Buddleia. Bright intervals, calm.
1 Sep 2017 Red Admiral 3 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Buddleia. Bright intervals, calm.
1 Sep 2017 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Buddleia. Bright intervals, calm.
26 Aug 2017 Brimstone 1 Adult Dalton Lane Burton-in-Kendal SD531759 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Full sun, light breeze.
26 Aug 2017 Green-veined White 5 Adult Dalton Lane Burton-in-Kendal SD531759 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light breeze.
26 Aug 2017 Peacock 2 Adult Dalton Lane Burton-in-Kendal SD531759 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light breeze.
12 Aug 2017 Comma 1 Adult Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny afternoon, light breeze. Many flowering Buddleias quite (...)
12 Aug 2017 Green-veined White 2 Adult Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny afternoon, light breeze. Many flowering Buddleias quite (...)
12 Aug 2017 Large White 1 Adult Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny afternoon, light breeze. Many flowering Buddleias quite (...)
12 Aug 2017 Peacock 2 Adult Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503925 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny afternoon, light breeze. Many flowering Buddleias quite (...)
12 Aug 2017 Red Admiral 1 Adult Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny afternoon, light breeze. Many flowering Buddleias quite (...)
12 Aug 2017 Green-veined White 2 Adult Field above Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503928 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny afternoon, light breeze. Meadow with abundant flowering (...)
12 Aug 2017 Large White 1 Adult Field above Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503928 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny afternoon, light breeze. Meadow with abundant flowering (...)
12 Aug 2017 Meadow Brown 3 Adult Field above Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503928 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny afternoon, light breeze. Meadow with abundant flowering (...)
12 Aug 2017 Painted Lady 2 Adult Field above Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503928 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny afternoon, light breeze. Meadow with abundant flowering (...) 11578.jpeg
12 Aug 2017 Peacock 2 Adult Field above Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503928 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny afternoon, light breeze. Meadow with abundant flowering (...)
12 Aug 2017 Small Copper 1 Adult Field above Boundary Bank Lane Kendal SD503928 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny afternoon, light breeze. Meadow with abundant flowering (...) 11579.jpeg
10 Aug 2017 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, cool breeze. The first seen within Kendal town.
10 Aug 2017 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, cool breeze.
10 Aug 2017 Small White 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, cool breeze.
9 Aug 2017 Comma 2 Adult Brigsteer Wood, bottom track. Levens SD485878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, sheltered from wind.
9 Aug 2017 Green-veined White 10 Adult Brigsteer Wood, bottom track. Levens SD485878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, sheltered from wind.
9 Aug 2017 Large White 1 Adult Brigsteer Wood, bottom track. Levens SD485878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, sheltered from wind.
9 Aug 2017 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Brigsteer Wood, bottom track. Levens SD485878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, sheltered from wind.
9 Aug 2017 Peacock 6 Adult Brigsteer Wood, bottom track. Levens SD485878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All fresh looking. Mostly sunny, sheltered from wind.
9 Aug 2017 Speckled Wood 13 Adult Brigsteer Wood, bottom track. Levens SD485878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, sheltered from wind.
9 Aug 2017 Green-veined White 2 Adult Park End Brigsteer SD484884 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny but windy.
5 Aug 2017 Peacock 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Buddleia. Sunny but windy.
5 Aug 2017 Small White 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Verbena. Sunny but windy.
18 Jul 2017 Small White 1 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, no wind, the only butterfly seen in an hour.
18 Jul 2017 Comma 1 Adult Kent river bank Kendal SD514940 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot and sunny afternoon.
18 Jul 2017 Red Admiral 1 Adult Kent river bank Kendal SD514940 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot and sunny afternoon.
18 Jul 2017 Small White 2 Adult Kent river bank Kendal SD514940 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot and sunny afternoon.
16 Jul 2017 Comma 2 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD444819 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey At edge of woodland. 10665.jpeg
16 Jul 2017 Large Heath 2 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD4481 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun but strong west wind kept butterflies sheltering.
16 Jul 2017 Green-veined White 5 Adult Meathop Moss, track to Witherslack SD446820 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny.
16 Jul 2017 Comma 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, sheltered from wind.
16 Jul 2017 Grayling 5 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, sheltered from wind.
16 Jul 2017 Green-veined White 3 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, sheltered from wind.
16 Jul 2017 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, sheltered from wind.
16 Jul 2017 Silver-washed Fritillary 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, sheltered from wind.
16 Jul 2017 Small Heath 2 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, sheltered from wind.
16 Jul 2017 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, sheltered from wind.
12 Jul 2017 Common Blue 5 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD4190 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light air.
12 Jul 2017 Green-veined White 3 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD4190 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light air.
12 Jul 2017 High Brown Fritillary 2 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD4190 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light air. 2 other large Fritillaries at speed were (...) 10546.jpeg
12 Jul 2017 Meadow Brown 3 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD4190 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light air.
12 Jul 2017 Ringlet 2 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD4190 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light air.
12 Jul 2017 Small Skipper 5 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD4190 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light air.
12 Jul 2017 Small White 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Afternoon, full sun.
10 Jul 2017 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Park House Farm Heversham SD493824 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Brief visit to the "pick your own" field. Overcast.
8 Jul 2017 Green-veined White 5 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD3387 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny. 10.30 - 12.30.
8 Jul 2017 Common Blue 8 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4889 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, fresh SW breeze. 14.30 - 16.10. Includes just (...)
8 Jul 2017 Meadow Brown 13 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4889 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, fresh SW breeze. 14.30 - 16.10
8 Jul 2017 Small Heath 2 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4889 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, fresh SW breeze. 14.30 - 16.10.
8 Jul 2017 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, fresh SW breeze, 14.30 - 16.10.
3 Jul 2017 Green-veined White 1 Adult Burns Beck Moss Sedbergh SD595878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 16 deg. C, strong W. wind, sunny spells.
3 Jul 2017 Meadow Brown 2 Adult Burns Beck Moss Sedbergh SD595878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 16 deg. C, strong W. wind, sunny spells.
3 Jul 2017 Ringlet 9 Adult Burns Beck Moss Sedbergh SD595878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 16 deg. C, strong W. wind, sunny spells.
3 Jul 2017 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Killington Reservoir (nearby) Sedbergh SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 16 deg. C, strong W. wind, sunny spells.
3 Jul 2017 Red Admiral 1 Adult Killington Reservoir (nearby) Sedbergh SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 16 deg. C, strong W. wind, sunny spells.
3 Jul 2017 Ringlet 10 Adult Killington Reservoir (nearby) Sedbergh SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 16 deg. C, strong W. wind, sunny spells.
3 Jul 2017 Common Blue 6 Adult Old Park Plantation Sedbergh SD598899 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All but one males.Beside access track by cleared area. 16 deg. (...) 10130.jpeg
3 Jul 2017 Green-veined White 1 Adult Old Park Plantation Sedbergh SD599899 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Beside access track by cleared area. 16 deg. C, sheltered from (...)
3 Jul 2017 Meadow Brown 2 Adult Old Park Plantation Sedbergh SD598899 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Beside access track by cleared area. 16 deg. C, sheltered from (...) 10127.jpeg
3 Jul 2017 Ringlet 18 Adult Old Park Plantation Sedbergh SD598899 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Beside access track by cleared area. 16 deg. C, sheltered from (...) 10126.jpeg
3 Jul 2017 Small Heath 2 Adult Old Park Plantation Sedbergh SD598899 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Beside access track by cleared area. 16 deg. C, sheltered from (...)
3 Jul 2017 Small Skipper 10 Adult Old Park Plantation Sedbergh SD599899 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Beside access track by cleared area. 16 deg. C, sheltered from (...) 10125.jpeg
2 Jul 2017 Green-veined White 2 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD4383 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.15 - 16.15, 19 deg. C, SW breeze, sunny spells.
2 Jul 2017 Meadow Brown 3 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD4383 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.15 - 16.15, 19 deg. C, SW breeze, sunny spells.
2 Jul 2017 Northern Brown Argus 4 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD4383 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.15 - 16.15, 19 deg. C, SW breeze, sunny spells.
2 Jul 2017 Red Admiral 3 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD4383 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.15 - 16.15, 19 deg. C, SW breeze, sunny spells.
2 Jul 2017 Ringlet 16 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD4383 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.15 - 16.15, 19 deg. C, SW breeze, sunny spells.
2 Jul 2017 Silver-washed Fritillary 1 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD4383 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.15 - 16.15, 19 deg. C, SW breeze, sunny spells.
2 Jul 2017 Small Skipper 7 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD4383 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.15 - 16.15, 19 deg. C, SW breeze, sunny spells.
2 Jul 2017 Speckled Wood 5 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD4383 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.15 - 16.15, 19 deg. C, SW breeze, sunny spells.
7 Jun 2017 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD3387 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey In sheltered woodland. Cloudy, strong wind outside wood.
4 Jun 2017 Dingy Skipper 3 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sun and cloud. Strong breeze.
4 Jun 2017 Large Skipper 1 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sun and cloud. Strong breeze.
4 Jun 2017 Painted Lady 1 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very worn. Sun and cloud. Strong breeze.
4 Jun 2017 Small Heath 30 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approx. number. Sun and cloud. Strong breeze.
2 Jun 2017 Orange-tip 1 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD336875 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Full sun, calm.
2 Jun 2017 Wall Brown 1 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD336875 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Full sun, calm.
31 May 2017 Painted Lady 1 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very tattered. Full sun, light breeze. 9361.jpeg
31 May 2017 Red Admiral 1 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light breeze. 9362.jpeg
31 May 2017 Small Heath 40 Adult Helsington Barrows Kendal SD4990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Number estimated. Full sun, light breeze.
26 May 2017 Holly Blue 1 Adult Brantwood Garden Coniston SD312958 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, upper 20s deg.C, light southerly breeze.
26 May 2017 Peacock 2 Adult Brantwood Garden Coniston SD312958 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, upper 20s deg.C, light southerly breeze.
26 May 2017 Peacock 1 Adult Coniston Water Coniston SD308960 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Flying alongside launch.
26 May 2017 Green-veined White 1 Adult Ferry Landing Coniston SD307970 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine.
25 May 2017 Small Heath 2 Adult Bradleyfield Kendal SD498913 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 8.20 pm, still active, 26deg. C. 9243.jpeg
23 May 2017 Brimstone 2 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD431833 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 18deg. One of each sex.
23 May 2017 Green-veined White 2 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD431833 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 18deg.
23 May 2017 Orange-tip 2 Adult Witherslack Woods Witherslack SD430839 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 18deg. 9103.jpeg
23 May 2017 Dingy Skipper 3 Adult Yewbarrow Witherslack SD433844 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 18deg.
23 May 2017 Green-veined White 1 Adult Yewbarrow Witherslack SD433844 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 18deg.
23 May 2017 Small Heath 2 Adult Yewbarrow Witherslack SD433844 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 18deg.
23 May 2017 Red Admiral 1 Adult Yewbarrow wood Witherslack SD433841 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 18deg. In clearing. 9106.jpeg
23 May 2017 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Yewbarrow wood Witherslack SD433841 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 18deg. In clearing.
18 May 2017 Dingy Skipper 2 Adult Howe Ridding Witherslack SD4388 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 20deg.C, light NE breeze, full sun.
18 May 2017 Green-veined White 4 Adult Howe Ridding Witherslack SD4388 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 20deg.C, light NE breeze, full sun. Many more "small" whites (...)
18 May 2017 Peacock 2 Adult Howe Ridding Witherslack SD4388 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 20deg.C, light NE breeze, full sun. Chasing each other; neither (...)
18 May 2017 Pearl-bordered Fritillary 4 Adult Howe Ridding Witherslack SD4388 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 20deg.C, light NE breeze, full sun. Pair mating were joined by (...) 9013.jpeg
11 May 2017 Holly Blue 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Appeared to be ovipositing on our holly bush, but too high up to (...)
11 May 2017 Brimstone 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD460853 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Fairy Foxgloves. Full sun, easterly breeze, 21deg. (...)
11 May 2017 Dingy Skipper 2 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, easterly breeze, 21deg. C.
11 May 2017 Green-veined White 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD460853 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Fairy Foxgloves. Full sun, easterly breeze, 21deg. (...)
11 May 2017 Small Copper 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD460853 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Fairy Foxgloves. Full sun, easterly breeze, 21deg. (...)
11 May 2017 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD448849 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, still, 21deg C. Grass here very dry and crisp with (...)
11 May 2017 Speckled Wood 7 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, easterly breeze, 21deg. C. One very dark and hardly (...)
9 May 2017 Green-veined White 3 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD4383 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Probably more, not identified in flight. 3 hours. Mostly sunny, (...)
9 May 2017 Orange-tip 14 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD4383 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 3 hours. Mostly sunny, light breeze. Several eggs on Hedge (...)
9 May 2017 Speckled Wood 5 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD4383 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 3hours. Mostly sunny, light breeze.
8 May 2017 Green Hairstreak 8 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD5987 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Only where sheltered from the strong north wind. 2 on Gorse bush (...) 8735.jpeg
8 May 2017 Green-veined White 10 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD5987 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approx. numbers. Full sun, strong north wind.
8 May 2017 Orange-tip 20 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD5987 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approx. numbers. Full sun, strong north wind.
7 May 2017 Green-veined White 1 Adult Beetham Milnthorpe SD496794 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine slight breeze. One of each sex.
7 May 2017 Orange-tip 2 Adult Beetham Milnthorpe SD496794 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine slight breeze. One of each sex.
7 May 2017 Large White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine slight breeze.Passing through the garden.
4 May 2017 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Visited our glassed-in porch. First Speckled Wood I have seen (...)
3 May 2017 Brimstone 3 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All male. Full sun, very strong east wind, but sheltered along (...)
3 May 2017 Green-veined White 3 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Probably 20 , but only 3 could be certainly identified from (...) 8604.jpeg
3 May 2017 Orange-tip 15 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 12 male, 3 female. Full sun, very strong east wind, but (...)
3 May 2017 Peacock 3 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very worn. Full sun, very strong east wind, but sheltered along (...) 8601.jpeg
3 May 2017 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, very strong east wind, but sheltered along south end (...) 8605.jpeg
3 May 2017 Green-veined White 5 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, very strong east wind.
3 May 2017 Peacock 1 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, very strong east wind.
3 May 2017 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, very strong east wind.
2 May 2017 Green-veined White 1 Adult Crook Kendal SD4695 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
2 May 2017 Orange-tip 3 Adult Crook Kendal SD4695 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2 male, 1 female.
2 May 2017 Comma 2 Adult Fishgarths Wood Ambleside NY3603 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One sunning on dead bracken; took off to chase another in an (...)
2 May 2017 Green-veined White 2 Adult Fishgarths Wood Ambleside NY3603 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
2 May 2017 Orange-tip 7 Adult Fishgarths Wood Ambleside NY3603 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
2 May 2017 Peacock 1 Adult Fishgarths Wood Ambleside NY3603 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
2 May 2017 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Fishgarths Wood Ambleside NY360036 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey I know for certain that there were no Speckled Woods here in the (...)
1 May 2017 Holly Blue 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Flew through garden without stopping.
1 May 2017 Small White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Spanish Bluebell. Warm sun, quite windy.
30 Apr 2017 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, passing through garden.
30 Apr 2017 Orange-tip 3 Adult Old Scotch Road Killington SD596880 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2 males, one female.
30 Apr 2017 Peacock 2 Adult Old Scotch Road Killington SD598912 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
30 Apr 2017 Peacock 1 Adult Old Scotch Road Killington SD596880 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
30 Apr 2017 Orange-tip 1 Adult Old Sedbergh Road Kendal SD553925 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
23 Apr 2017 Green Hairstreak 1 Adult Old Scotch Road Killington SD598913 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 20minutes, 10deg., strong southerly breeze, mostly sunny. Much (...)
23 Apr 2017 Orange-tip 1 Adult Old Scotch Road Killington SD596880 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 10deg., strong southerly breeze, mostly sunny.
23 Apr 2017 Orange-tip 1 Adult Old Scotch Road Killington SD599894 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 10deg., strong southerly breeze, mostly sunny.
18 Apr 2017 Small White 1 Adult Burton Road Kendal SD522904 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun. Flying up roadside, stopping briefly on Cow Parsley.
9 Apr 2017 Red Admiral 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 15deg.C, strong W breeze, cloudy. Flew into house porch (...) 8315.jpeg
8 Apr 2017 Comma 1 Adult Cunswick Scar Kendal SD491941 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey About 3pm, lovely sunny day. Flew past without stopping
8 Apr 2017 Brimstone 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey About noon, lovely sunny day. Flew rapidly through garden.
25 Mar 2017 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on white Erica, Anemone blanda and Primula (...)
17 Oct 2016 Red Admiral 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny interval, strong breeze, 13deg.C.
6 Oct 2016 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Verbena bonariensis (thanks Tom!)
6 Oct 2016 Red Admiral 1 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410008 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Intermittent sun, cool breeze.
5 Oct 2016 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Paused briefly on sunny south-facing wall.
15 Sep 2016 Large White 1 Adult Anchorite Fields Kendal SD513921 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Buddleja in full flower still, full of (...)
15 Sep 2016 Painted Lady 4 Adult Anchorite Fields Kendal SD513921 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Buddleja in full flower still, full of (...)
15 Sep 2016 Peacock 2 Adult Anchorite Fields Kendal SD513921 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Buddleja in full flower still, full of (...)
15 Sep 2016 Red Admiral 4 Adult Anchorite Fields Kendal SD513921 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Buddleja in full flower still, full of (...)
15 Sep 2016 Small Tortoiseshell 6 Adult Anchorite Fields Kendal SD513921 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Buddleja in full flower still, full of (...)
7 Sep 2016 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine. Nectaring on Verbena bonariensis. One fresh, the (...)
7 Sep 2016 Green-veined White 6 Adult Lancaster Canal bridges 155-158 Crosscrake SD521854 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine
7 Sep 2016 Speckled Wood 5 Adult Lancaster Canal bridges 155-158 Crosscrake SD521854 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine
4 Sep 2016 Large White 2 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD336876 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Intermittent sunshine. On Buddleia.
4 Sep 2016 Peacock 2 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD336876 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Intermittent sunshine. On Buddleia.
4 Sep 2016 Red Admiral 6 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD336876 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Intermittent sunshine. On Buddleia.
4 Sep 2016 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD336876 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Intermittent sunshine. On Buddleia.
4 Sep 2016 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD335875 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Intermittent sunshine. On Buddleia.
18 Aug 2016 Green-veined White 1 Adult Gurnal Dubs Burneside SD5099 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 15.00-16.00, mostly sunny, light breeze.
18 Aug 2016 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Gurnal Dubs track Burneside SD508987 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 16.30. Sunny, light breeze.
17 Aug 2016 Speckled Wood 5 Adult Low Fell Plantation, Barkbooth Lot Winster SD420909 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm sunshine outside wood, quite still within the wood.
16 Aug 2016 Gatekeeper 1 Adult Barkbooth Lot Winster SD4190 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 11.00-13.00. Very worn male. Hot sunshine, slight breeze.
16 Aug 2016 Green-veined White 3 Adult Barkbooth Lot Winster SD4190 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 11.00-13.00, Hot sunshine, slight breeze.
20 Jul 2016 Green-veined White 2 Adult Heaves Hotel Kendal SD497866 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine.
20 Jul 2016 Large White 1 Adult Heaves Hotel Kendal SD497866 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine.
20 Jul 2016 Red Admiral 1 Adult Heaves Hotel Kendal SD497866 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine. On Buddleia.
20 Jul 2016 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Heaves Hotel Kendal SD497866 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine. On Buddleia.
19 Jul 2016 Green-veined White 2 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD508931 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine.
19 Jul 2016 Meadow Brown 5 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD508931 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine.
19 Jul 2016 Small Skipper 4 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD508931 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All looked very worn. Full sunshine.
16 Jul 2016 Green-veined White 1 Adult Winster Green Lane Winster SD413944 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny but very gusty wind. Nectaring on thistles.
16 Jul 2016 Large Skipper 2 Adult Winster Green Lane Winster SD413944 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny but very gusty wind. Nectaring on thistles.
16 Jul 2016 Meadow Brown 4 Adult Winster Green Lane Winster SD413944 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny but very gusty wind. Nectaring on thistles.
3 Jul 2016 Green-veined White 1 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD334870 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, 13deg.C
3 Jul 2016 Large Skipper 1 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD336881 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 5930.jpeg
3 Jul 2016 Small Skipper 1 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD335874 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, 13deg.C
24 Jun 2016 Common Blue 6 Adult Allithwaite Quarry Allithwaite SD390767 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.00-15.20 Warm sunshine after heavy rain.
24 Jun 2016 Large Skipper 2 Adult Allithwaite Quarry Allithwaite SD390767 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.00-15.20 Warm sunshine after heavy rain.
24 Jun 2016 Meadow Brown 9 Adult Allithwaite Quarry Allithwaite SD390767 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.00-15.20 Warm sunshine after heavy rain. 5842.jpeg
24 Jun 2016 Red Admiral 1 Adult Allithwaite Quarry Allithwaite SD390767 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.00-15.20 Warm sunshine after heavy rain.
24 Jun 2016 Small Skipper 2 Adult Allithwaite Quarry Allithwaite SD390767 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.00-15.20 Warm sunshine after heavy rain.
24 Jun 2016 Small White 1 Adult Allithwaite Quarry Allithwaite SD390767 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.00-15.20 Warm sunshine after heavy rain.
24 Jun 2016 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Allithwaite Quarry Allithwaite SD390767 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 14.00-15.20 Warm sunshine after heavy rain.
23 Jun 2016 Large Heath 13 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD4481 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine but strong breeze. 2 were paired. About 90 min. 5771.jpeg
23 Jun 2016 Large Skipper 3 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD44658205 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approx number. Hot sunshine, strong breeze. 90 mins. 5775.jpeg
23 Jun 2016 Peacock 1 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD4481 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Hot sunshine but strong breeze. About 90 min. Very tattered.
20 Jun 2016 Large Heath 1 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD335879 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Seen and photographed by Bernice Young. 5679.jpeg
18 Jun 2016 Small Heath 6 Adult Hutton Roof/Dalton Crag Burton-in-Kendal SD5577 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, 16deg.C light breeze.
9 Jun 2016 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD5987 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 29deg.C.
9 Jun 2016 Large White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Red Valerian.
9 Jun 2016 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female, probably laying eggs on Hesperis matronalis (Dame's (...)
9 Jun 2016 Painted Lady 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Quite worn. Nectaring on Red Valerian. Is there an unusual (...)
6 Jun 2016 Green-veined White 7 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD5987 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light breeze, 29deg. C. 13.15-14.45.
6 Jun 2016 Orange-tip 1 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD5987 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Full sun, light breeze, 29deg. C. 13.15-14.45.
6 Jun 2016 Small Heath 1 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD5987 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light breeze, 29deg. C. 13.15-14.45.
2 Jun 2016 Orange-tip 2 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD487881 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 22 deg. C. One male, one female.
2 Jun 2016 Painted Lady 1 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD487881 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 22 deg. C. A friend reported a PL in Levens a few days (...)
2 Jun 2016 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD487881 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, 22 deg. C.
30 May 2016 Orange-tip 1 Adult Foulshaw Moss Witherslack SD458837 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male; also several well-grown larvae on Lady's Smock. Warm (...)
30 May 2016 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Warm sunshine.
30 May 2016 Wall Brown 2 Adult Whitbarrow Mill Side SD448847 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very active, warm sunshine.
30 May 2016 Small Heath 1 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Mill Side SD458851 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Warm sunshine.
29 May 2016 Dingy Skipper 3 Adult Birkett Hill Kirkby Stephen NY792070 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Reported, with photo, by Anette Watt.
24 May 2016 Orange-tip 2 Egg High Dam Finsthwaite SD362889 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Eggs, on Cuckoo Flower. No adult butterflies or (...)
18 May 2016 Common Blue 25 Adult Sandscale Haws Barrow-in-Furness SD1875 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approx. number, mostly males, 2 pairs copulating. 13.00-15.00 (...) 4987.jpeg
18 May 2016 Small Heath 2 Adult Sandscale Haws Barrow-in-Furness SD1875 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 13.00-15.00 hrs, sunny, windy, 17 deg. C. 4988.jpeg
17 May 2016 Orange-tip 1 Adult Killington A684 Verge Killington SD602921 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Also eggs on Cuckoo Flowers.
14 May 2016 Large White 2 Adult Ford Park Ulverston SD2978 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Largely sunny, fair breeze. 20 mins.
14 May 2016 Small White 4 Adult Ford Park Ulverston SD2978 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Largely sunny, fair breeze. 20 mins. Another 8 small white (...)
14 May 2016 Holly Blue 1 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440827 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Largely sunny, fair breeze.30 mins. Male. Hovered around holly (...)
14 May 2016 Orange-tip 1 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440827 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Largely sunny, fair breeze.30 mins. Male
14 May 2016 Wall Brown 1 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD439828 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Largely sunny, fair breeze.30 mins. Male.
12 May 2016 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, passing through. Sunny, easterly wind.
12 May 2016 Small White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male, nectaring on Omphalia. Sunny, easterly wind.
8 May 2016 Peacock 3 Adult Flashbank Wood Brigsteer SD488882 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, 23 deg. C. Calm in the wood but strong breeze (...)
7 May 2016 Orange-tip 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male.
7 May 2016 Orange-tip 4 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD337876 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All males.
7 May 2016 Peacock 1 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD335879 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
5 May 2016 Large White 1 Adult Captain French Lane Kendal SD512922 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun but strong wind.Only stopped briefly.
4 May 2016 Orange-tip 1 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD595878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, strong wind. Nectaring on Dandelion. 4722.jpeg
4 May 2016 Peacock 2 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD595877 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny, strong wind.
4 May 2016 Small White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Mostly sunny.
2 May 2016 Green-veined White 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD507924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Dandelion. Sunny spells after rain.
19 Apr 2016 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light breeze; thermometer out of action. First (...)
17 Mar 2016 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sun, light breeze. Alternately nectaring on Primula (...)
15 Mar 2016 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Primula denticulata.
13 Mar 2016 Peacock 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Didn't linger. Still, 13.5deg. in shade.
10 Feb 2016 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Bankfield Kendal garden Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Brief visit. Air temp. 6 deg.C, full sun, no wind.
8 Oct 2015 Red Admiral 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air. On Red Valerian.
8 Oct 2015 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air. On Red Valerian.
8 Oct 2015 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Low Plantation Brigsteer SD477899 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air. Basking on track.
1 Oct 2015 Red Admiral 2 Adult Buckstones Jum Rydal NY366077 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air, cool. Flying non-stop.
1 Oct 2015 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Buckstones Jum Rydal NY366077 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light air, cool. Flying non-stop.
1 Oct 2015 Red Admiral 3 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Red Valerian and Aster King George.
1 Oct 2015 Small Tortoiseshell 3 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Red Valerian and Aster King George.
30 Sep 2015 Red Admiral 2 Adult Levens Levens SD488863 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, still.
30 Sep 2015 Small Tortoiseshell 9 Adult Levens Levens SD488863 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, still.
30 Sep 2015 Small White 1 Adult Levens Levens SD488863 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, still.
27 Sep 2015 Red Admiral 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Red Valerian and Aster "King George". Sunny, light (...)
27 Sep 2015 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Red Valerian. This plant seems to me to be the (...)
22 Sep 2015 Red Admiral 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Rudbeckia "Goldsturm". Sunny and still.
22 Sep 2015 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Rudbeckia "Goldsturm". Sunny and still.
16 Sep 2015 Red Admiral 2 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Brigsteer SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Possibly the same one twice. Sunny and still, but cool (...)
16 Sep 2015 Speckled Wood 3 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Brigsteer SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny and still, but cool morning.
5 Sep 2015 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Barkbooth Lot Crosthwaite SD418908 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey The only butterfly seen in over an hour on the reserve. Still, (...)
30 Aug 2015 Large White 4 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Passing through the garden.
30 Aug 2015 Small Copper 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Spent about a 1/4 hour nectaring on Shasta daisy before leaving (...)
25 Aug 2015 Green-veined White 1 Adult Beetham Nursery Beetham SD499796 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light breeze, midday.
25 Aug 2015 Painted Lady 1 Adult Beetham Nursery Beetham SD498796 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny, light breeze, midday.
7 Aug 2015 Comma 1 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still, 21deg.C, 14.00. 4 large Frits, probably all (...) 3266.jpeg
7 Aug 2015 Gatekeeper 1 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still, 21deg.C, 14.00. 4 large Frits, probably all (...)
7 Aug 2015 Green-veined White 1 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Still, overcast, 21deg.C
7 Aug 2015 Meadow Brown 9 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still, 21deg.C, 14.00. 3263.jpeg
7 Aug 2015 Ringlet 2 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still, 21deg.C, 14.00. 4 large Frits, probably all (...)
7 Aug 2015 Silver-washed Fritillary 1 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still, 21deg.C, 14.00. 4 large Frits, probably all (...)
7 Aug 2015 Small White 2 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Overcast, still, 21deg.C, 14.00. 4 large Frits, probably all (...)
7 Aug 2015 Comma 2 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 15.30, sunny, still, 23deg.C
7 Aug 2015 Meadow Brown 10 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 15.30, sunny, still, 23deg.C
7 Aug 2015 Silver-washed Fritillary 1 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 15.30, sunny, still, 23deg.C Large Frit., probably S-W.
7 Aug 2015 Small Skipper 30 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 15.30, sunny, still, 23deg.C Approximate number.
7 Aug 2015 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 15.30, sunny, still, 23deg.C
3 Aug 2015 Gatekeeper 1 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD335882 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Windy, overcast but sheltered.
3 Aug 2015 Green-veined White 2 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD335882 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Windy, overcast but sheltered.
3 Aug 2015 Large Skipper 3 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD335882 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Windy, overcast but sheltered.
3 Aug 2015 Meadow Brown 3 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD335882 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Windy, overcast but sheltered.
3 Aug 2015 Peacock 1 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD335882 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Windy, overcast but sheltered.
3 Aug 2015 Small Skipper 3 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD335882 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Windy, overcast but sheltered.
30 Jul 2015 Meadow Brown 3 Adult Lily Tarn, Loughrigg. Ambleside NY364039 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
22 Jul 2015 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD506932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 18.30, sunny, light breeze.
22 Jul 2015 Ringlet 1 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD506932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 18.30, sunny, light breeze.
22 Jul 2015 Small Skipper 3 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD506932 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 18.30, sunny, light breeze. 2969.jpeg
16 Jul 2015 Painted Lady 1 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD486919 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very fresh-looking specimen. Settled several times on the steps (...)
15 Jul 2015 Dark Green Fritillary 1 Adult High Borrowdale Shap NY5603 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Strong gusty wind, 20deg C, 10.30 - 11.30, between Huck's Bridge (...)
15 Jul 2015 Green-veined White 1 Adult High Borrowdale Shap NY5603 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Strong gusty wind, 20deg C, 10.30 - 11.30, between Huck's Bridge (...)
15 Jul 2015 Large Skipper 2 Adult High Borrowdale Shap NY5603 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Strong gusty wind, 20deg C, 10.30 - 11.30, between Huck's Bridge (...)
15 Jul 2015 Meadow Brown 3 Adult High Borrowdale Shap NY5702 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Strong gusty wind, 20deg C, 11.30 - 12.00. Hay Meadows south of (...)
15 Jul 2015 Ringlet 77 Adult High Borrowdale Shap NY5603 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Strong gusty wind, 20deg C, 10.30 - 11.30, between Huck's Bridge (...) 2838.jpeg
15 Jul 2015 Small Heath 2 Adult High Borrowdale Shap NY5702 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Strong gusty wind, 20deg C, 11.30 - 12.00. Hay Meadows south of (...)
15 Jul 2015 Small Heath 4 Adult High Borrowdale Shap NY5603 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Strong gusty wind, 20deg C, 10.30 - 11.30, between Huck's Bridge (...)
15 Jul 2015 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult High Borrowdale Shap NY5702 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Strong gusty wind, 20deg C, 11.30 - 12.00. Hay Meadows south of (...)
10 Jul 2015 Green-veined White 3 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY7910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Disused railway cutting, 26deg. C, 15.00 - 15.30.
10 Jul 2015 Meadow Brown 9 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY7910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Disused railway cutting, 26deg. C, 15.00 - 15.30.
10 Jul 2015 Northern Brown Argus 4 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY7910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Worn. Disused railway cutting, NE end. 26deg. C, 15.00 - 15.30.
10 Jul 2015 Orange-tip 1 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY7910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey LARVA on Hedge Garlic. Disused railway cutting, 26deg. C, 15.00 (...)
10 Jul 2015 Ringlet 11 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY7910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Disused railway cutting, 26deg. C, 15.00 - 15.30.
10 Jul 2015 Small Heath 1 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY7910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Disused railway cutting, NE end. 26deg. C, 15.00 - 15.30.
10 Jul 2015 Small Skipper 6 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY7910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Disused railway cutting, SW end, 26deg. C, 15.00 - 15.30.
10 Jul 2015 Small White 1 Adult Disused Railway Winton Cumbria NY7910 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Disused railway cutting, 26deg. C, 15.00 - 15.30.
4 Jul 2015 Meadow Brown 2 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD335874 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Still, overcast, 20deg.C.
30 Jun 2015 Small Heath 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Settled on the glass of our south-facing window for a few (...)
30 Jun 2015 Brimstone 1 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD433833 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 29 deg.C, Full sun or light cloud, still.
30 Jun 2015 Green-veined White 1 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD430833 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 29 deg.C, Full sun or light cloud, still.
30 Jun 2015 Large Skipper 1 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD433833 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 29 deg.C, Full sun or light cloud, still.
30 Jun 2015 Large Skipper 1 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD430833 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 29 deg.C, Full sun or light cloud, still.
30 Jun 2015 Meadow Brown 6 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD433833 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 29 deg.C, Full sun or light cloud, still.
30 Jun 2015 Meadow Brown 1 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD430833 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 29 deg.C, Full sun or light cloud, still.
30 Jun 2015 Speckled Wood 5 Adult Halecat Woods Witherslack SD433833 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 29 deg.C, Full sun or light cloud, still.
29 Jun 2015 Orange-tip 3 Larva Underbarrow road Kendal SD501922 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Larvae on Hedge Garlic, about half grown.
23 Jun 2015 Red Admiral 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 08.00. Brilliant sunny morning.
16 Jun 2015 Orange-tip 1 Adult Foulshaw Moss Witherslack SD459834 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Ovipositing. A late date?
16 Jun 2015 Large Skipper 1 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD440827 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
26 May 2015 Brimstone 3 Adult Whitbarrow Witherslack SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Windy, sunny, 16deg.
26 May 2015 Dingy Skipper 2 Adult Whitbarrow Witherslack SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Windy, sunny, 16deg. 2070.jpeg
26 May 2015 Holly Blue 1 Adult Whitbarrow Witherslack SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. Windy, sunny, 16deg.
26 May 2015 Peacock 3 Adult Whitbarrow Witherslack SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Windy, sunny, 16deg.
26 May 2015 Pearl-bordered Fritillary 2 Adult Whitbarrow Witherslack SD4686 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One settled long enough to see that it was in good condition. (...)
13 May 2015 Green-veined White 1 Adult Fairthorns Road New Hutton SD592922 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2015 Orange-tip 4 Egg Fairthorns Road New Hutton SD584912 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Eggs on Cuckoo Flower. Sunny.
13 May 2015 Orange-tip 5 Adult Fairthorns Road Killington SD594923 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One female was ovipositing on Cuckoo flower. Sunny.
13 May 2015 Green Hairstreak 1 Adult Killington Reservoir shore Killington SD598912 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2015 Green-veined White 1 Adult Killington Reservoir shore Killington SD598912 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2015 Large White 1 Adult Killington Reservoir shore Killington SD598912 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2015 Orange-tip 2 Adult Killington Reservoir shore Killington SD598912 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2015 Peacock 1 Adult Killington Reservoir shore Killington SD598912 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2015 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Killington Reservoir shore Killington SD598912 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2015 Green Hairstreak 3 Adult Killington, footpath from Old Scotch Road Killington SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Chasing each other and settling on Broom bush. 1978.jpeg
13 May 2015 Orange-tip 3 Adult Old Park Plantation (north end of) Killington SD599903 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Also eggs on Cuckoo Flower.
13 May 2015 Green-veined White 1 Adult Old Scotch Road Killington SD598911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2015 Green Hairstreak 3 Adult Old Scotch Road verge opposite Burns Beck Moss Killington SD595877 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2015 Green-veined White 1 Adult Old Scotch Road verge opposite Burns Beck Moss Killington SD595877 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2015 Orange-tip 1 Adult Old Scotch Road verge opposite Burns Beck Moss Killington SD595877 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 May 2015 Orange-tip 1 Adult Waste ground by Old Scotch Road. Killington SD595880 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Also eggs on Hedge Garlic.
13 May 2015 Peacock Adult Waste ground by Old Scotch Road. Killington SD595880 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
10 May 2015 Orange-tip 8 Egg Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD337876 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Eggs on Jack-by-the Hedge and Cuckoo flower. Light rain, still, (...) 1942.jpeg
8 May 2015 Brimstone 2 Adult Brigsteer Road Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2 males chasing each other. Sunny, before the weather went (...)
27 Apr 2015 Holly Blue 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Passing straight through the garden.
22 Apr 2015 Brimstone 4 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 15.30-16.30, full sunshine.
22 Apr 2015 Orange-tip 12 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 15.30-16.30, full sunshine. Approximate number. 1884.jpeg
22 Apr 2015 Peacock 15 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4887 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approximate number. 15.30-16.30, full sunshine.
20 Apr 2015 Comma 1 Adult Stainton canal bank Stainton SD523853 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine.
20 Apr 2015 Orange-tip 1 Adult Stainton canal bank Stainton SD522854 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Full sunshine.
9 Apr 2015 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nectaring on Primula denticulata 1680.jpeg
9 Apr 2015 Peacock 4 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD4382 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All sunbathing.
9 Apr 2015 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Latterbarrow Nature Reserve Witherslack SD4382 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Both sunbathing.
9 Apr 2015 Peacock 10 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Nearly all nectaring 20 ft. or more high on male pussy willow (...)
9 Apr 2015 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Levens SD459852 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
8 Apr 2015 Peacock 7 Adult Claife Heights area Ambleside SD3798 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Spread over a wide area as singletons.
8 Apr 2015 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Claife Heights area Ambleside SD378986 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
8 Apr 2015 Peacock 2 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
8 Apr 2015 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Holehird Gardens Windermere NY410007 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
4 Apr 2015 Brimstone 1 Adult Brigsteer Road Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Non-stop.
8 Oct 2014 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Witherslack Woods Witherslack SD431843 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Light air, 12 deg. C, overcast.
26 Sep 2014 Comma 1 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD506927 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 1511.jpeg
26 Sep 2014 Red Admiral 2 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD506927 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 1512.jpeg
26 Sep 2014 Small White 1 Adult Kendal Fell edge Golf Course Kendal SD506927 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
21 Sep 2014 Red Admiral 1 Adult Greenside Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Spent about an hour feeding on garden Scabious. Looked very (...)
17 Sep 2014 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Windermere Chemist's shop Windermere SD4096 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Flying around in the chemist's shop! Reported by Tony Gilbert.
17 Jul 2014 Brimstone 1 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
17 Jul 2014 Dark Green Fritillary 1 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very worn.
17 Jul 2014 Green-veined White 50 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approximate number
17 Jul 2014 Large Skipper 3 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
17 Jul 2014 Meadow Brown 50 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approximate number
17 Jul 2014 Ringlet 6 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
17 Jul 2014 Small Skipper 10 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
17 Jul 2014 Speckled Wood 5 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
17 Jul 2014 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Scroggs Wood Kendal SD511906 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
11 Jul 2014 Red Admiral 1 Adult Potter Fell Kendal SD512986 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very travel-worn.
9 Jul 2014 Comma 1 Adult Bankfield Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunning itself on stone slab in morning sunshine.
9 Jul 2014 Green-veined White 2 Adult Brockhole Garden Windermere NY387008 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Sunny intervals. Masses of Greater Birds-foot trefoil, so (...)
9 Jul 2014 Meadow Brown 25 Adult Brockhole Garden Windermere NY387008 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approximate number. Sunny intervals. Masses of Greater (...)
5 Jul 2014 Green-veined White 12 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD3387 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
5 Jul 2014 Large Skipper 1 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD3387 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
5 Jul 2014 Meadow Brown 10 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD3387 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
5 Jul 2014 Peacock 1 Larva Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD3387 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Last instar larva, away from nettles, presumably looking for (...)
5 Jul 2014 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD3387 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
5 Jul 2014 Common Blue 6 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD4585 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All males.
5 Jul 2014 Green-veined White 2 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD4585 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
5 Jul 2014 Meadow Brown 4 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD4585 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
5 Jul 2014 Small Heath 10 Adult Whitbarrow White Scar Witherslack SD4585 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
30 Jun 2014 Green-veined White 2 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD445820 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
30 Jun 2014 Large Heath 50 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD4481 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Number given is only rough. Too active for photography! Full (...)
30 Jun 2014 Meadow Brown 2 Adult Meathop Moss Nature Reserve Witherslack SD444819 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
29 Jun 2014 Green-veined White 1 Adult Potter Fell Kendal SD502990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
29 Jun 2014 Meadow Brown 2 Adult Potter Fell Kendal SD502990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
29 Jun 2014 Small Tortoiseshell 10 Larva Potter Fell Kendal SD502990 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approx.10 larvae in final instar.
20 Jun 2014 Green-veined White 50 Adult High Borrowdale Shap NY5602 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approximate number between A6 and bridge over Borrowdale beck.
20 Jun 2014 Small Heath 4 Adult High Borrowdale Shap NY5602 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Approximate number between A6 and bridge over Borrowdale beck.
20 Jun 2014 Small Tortoiseshell 20 Larva High Borrowdale Shap NY569028 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Half-grown LARVAE, just surviving on nettles treated with (...)
16 Jun 2014 Green-veined White 4 Adult Fairthorns Road Killington SD583913 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
16 Jun 2014 Large Skipper 1 Adult Fairthorns Road Killington SD583913 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
16 Jun 2014 Small Heath 6 Adult Fairthorns Road Killington SD600921 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
16 Jun 2014 Small Heath 5 Adult Killington Reservoir (nearby) Killington SD597911 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
13 Jun 2014 Small Heath 2 Adult Waitby Greenriggs NR Waitby NY756085 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
11 Jun 2014 Green-veined White 20 Adult Waitby Greenriggs NR Waitby NY756085 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
11 Jun 2014 Large Skipper 2 Adult Waitby Greenriggs NR Waitby NY756085 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
11 Jun 2014 Orange-tip 2 Adult Waitby Greenriggs NR Waitby NY756085 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Both male
8 Jun 2014 Small Heath 2 Adult Scout Scar Brigsteer SD485905 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
6 Jun 2014 Brimstone 1 Adult Bellart Howe Moss Kendal SD457837 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
6 Jun 2014 Large White 1 Adult Bellart Howe Moss Kendal SD457838 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
6 Jun 2014 Orange-tip 2 Adult Bellart Howe Moss Kendal SD457837 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Both males; also a larva on Hedge Garlic, nearly full grown. It (...) 527.jpeg
6 Jun 2014 Brimstone 1 Adult Halecat Garden Centre Witherslack SD429837 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
6 Jun 2014 Green-veined White 1 Adult Halecat Garden Centre Witherslack SD429837 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
6 Jun 2014 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Halecat Garden Centre Witherslack SD430837 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
16 May 2014 Brimstone 1 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD484881 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male
16 May 2014 Comma 1 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD484881 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Very worn.
16 May 2014 Green-veined White 20 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD484881 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
16 May 2014 Orange-tip 4 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD484881 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
16 May 2014 Peacock 10 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD484881 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey One feeding about 10 ft up on Hawthorn flowers - see image. 325.jpeg
2 May 2014 Green-veined White 1 Adult Brathay Ambleside NY359034 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
2 May 2014 Speckled Wood 1 Adult Brathay Ambleside NY359034 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
29 Apr 2014 Brimstone 1 Adult Scout Scar Kendal SD485916 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female fluttering around tree tops below the scar. Warm (...)
28 Apr 2014 Green Hairstreak 10 Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD594878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey On Bilberry.
28 Apr 2014 Green-veined White Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD5888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Numerous
28 Apr 2014 Green-veined White Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD5886 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Numerous. Also all along the Old Scotch Road from here to (...)
28 Apr 2014 Orange-tip Adult Burns Beck Moss Killington SD5886 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Frequent; also all along Old Scotch Road to Killington (...)
28 Apr 2014 Orange-tip Adult Killington SD5888 Killington SD5888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Frequent, but only males seen.
28 Apr 2014 Green Hairstreak 3 Adult Old Scotch Road Killington SD597912 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Many fewer than a few years ago at this site. Still early for (...)
26 Apr 2014 Orange-tip 1 Adult Haybridge Nature Reserve Bouth SD335875 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey In woodland. Cool breeze, occasional sun. 192.jpeg
24 Apr 2014 Brimstone 1 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4886 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Male. In about 1 hour; warm, sunny, still.
24 Apr 2014 Comma 1 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4886 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey In about 1 hour. Sunny, warm, still.
24 Apr 2014 Green-veined White 7 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4886 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey In about 1 hour. Warm, sunny, still.
24 Apr 2014 Orange-tip 4 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4886 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey All males. In about 1 hour. Sunny, warm, still. No females (...) 167.jpeg
24 Apr 2014 Peacock 5 Adult Brigsteer Park Wood Levens SD4886 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey In about 1 hour. Warm, sunny, still. 1 pair courting,male(?) (...) 166.jpeg
24 Apr 2014 Brimstone 2 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Both male. In about 1 hour. Sunny, warm, still.
24 Apr 2014 Green-veined White 6 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey In about 1 hour. Warm, still, sunny.
24 Apr 2014 Peacock 4 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey In about an hour. Sunny, warm, still.
24 Apr 2014 Speckled Wood 2 Adult Flashbank Wood Levens SD4888 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey in about an hour. Sunny, warm, still.
18 Apr 2014 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Low Fellside Kendal SD512926 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Basking on house wall
15 Apr 2014 Small Tortoiseshell 1 Adult Kendal garden Kendal SD509924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Feeding on Primula denticulata.
15 Apr 2014 Small White 1 Adult Kendal garden Kendal SD509924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Female, feeding on Dandelion (lawn!)
14 Apr 2014 Peacock 1 Adult Kendal garden Kendal SD509924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Brief visit to garden
14 Apr 2014 Peacock 2 Adult Strickland Roger Burneside SD513984 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Briefly sunbathing on stone wall.
30 Mar 2014 Brimstone 1 Adult Kendal garden Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
30 Mar 2014 Peacock 1 Adult Kendal garden Kendal SD510924 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey
10 Mar 2014 Comma 2 Adult Howe Ridding Witherslack SD435878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey 2 spiralled up high.
10 Mar 2014 Peacock 1 Adult Howe Ridding Witherslack SD435878 VC69 Westmorland John Mounsey Basking
3 Aug 2023 Green-veined White 1 Adult Garden Sebergham NY363424 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Brief warm sunshine, mid afternoon, on Buddleia.
3 Aug 2023 Large White 2 Adult Garden Sebergham NY363424 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Brief warm sunshine, mid afternoon, on Buddleia.
3 Aug 2023 Peacock 6 Adult Garden Sebergham NY363424 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Brief warm sunshine, mid afternoon, on Buddleia.
3 Aug 2023 Red Admiral 2 Adult Garden Sebergham NY363424 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Brief warm sunshine, mid afternoon, on Buddleia.
3 Aug 2023 Small Tortoiseshell 8 Adult Garden Sebergham NY363424 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Brief warm sunshine, mid afternoon, on Buddleia.
3 Aug 2023 Small White 1 Adult Garden Sebergham NY363424 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Brief warm sunshine, mid afternoon, on Buddleia.
3 Aug 2023 Peacock 1 Adult Green How Uldale NY259374 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Settled briefly on nettle patch. Intermittent warm sunshine.
3 Aug 2023 Small Heath 1 Adult Green How Uldale NY259374 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Intermittent warm sunshine.
11 Aug 2022 Green-veined White 5 Adult Faulds Brow Caldbeck NY303408 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Full sun all day, occasional light NE breeze. Mid afternoon.
11 Aug 2022 Meadow Brown 6 Adult Faulds Brow Caldbeck NY303408 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Full sun all day, occasional light NE breeze. Mid afternoon.
11 Aug 2022 Peacock 3 Adult Faulds Brow Caldbeck NY303408 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Full sun all day, occasional light NE breeze. Mid afternoon.
11 Aug 2022 Small Tortoiseshell 2 Adult Faulds Brow Caldbeck NY303408 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Full sun all day, occasional light NE breeze. Mid afternoon.
11 Aug 2022 Peacock 6 Adult Sebergham Hall Sebergham NY363424 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Full sun all day, Still. Late afternoon.
11 Aug 2022 Red Admiral 1 Adult Sebergham Hall Sebergham NY363424 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Full sun all day, Still. Late afternoon.
11 Aug 2022 Small Tortoiseshell 3 Adult Sebergham Hall Sebergham NY363424 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Full sun all day, Still. Late afternoon.
11 Aug 2022 Small White 2 Adult Sebergham Hall Sebergham NY363424 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Full sun all day, Still. Late afternoon.
27 Jun 2015 Green-veined White 1 Adult Eycott Hill Nature Reserve Berrier NY391295 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey In sunshine, 10.00am. Clouded over later.
27 Jun 2015 Small Heath 12 Adult Eycott Hill Nature Reserve Berrier NY391295 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Approx. number. In sunshine, 10.00-10.30am.
15 Jul 2014 Green-veined White 50 Adult Campfield Marsh RSPB Reserve Bowness-on-Solway NY197613 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Rough numbers.
15 Jul 2014 Meadow Brown 50 Adult Campfield Marsh RSPB Reserve Bowness-on-Solway NY197613 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Rough numbers.
15 Jul 2014 Ringlet 1 Adult Campfield Marsh RSPB Reserve Bowness-on-Solway NY197613 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey
15 Jul 2014 Small Tortoiseshell 3 Adult Campfield Marsh RSPB Reserve Bowness-on-Solway NY197613 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey
31 Mar 2014 Peacock 1 Adult Bassenthwaite Keswick NY224285 VC70 Cumberland John Mounsey Flying south along the east shore of the lake.

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