It was a first on the plot to see what I think is a Five-spot Burnet flitting between my lavender and nigella. Next week is the Big Butterfly Count. What a great opportunity to spend a quiet and peaceful 15 minutes counting the butterflies and moths we see. No worries when we don't know what they are. Just take a photo and send it in for professional identification. The Big Butterfly Count Week runs from July 24th - August 1st. Could there be a better way to spend 15 minutes?
Photograph (c) Edwina Sassoon
