This trip added 16 species to my Species Index.
Dry with sunny spells.
Bitter Vetch - Lathyrus linifolia - is a leggy plant with sparse clusters of flowers.
Cinnabar moth - Tyria jacobaeae - is dependent on Ragwort to survive. Wholesale destruction of Ragwort will result in a decline for this excellent moth.
There are just about enough flowers on this Forgetmenot to indicate that it is Myosotis discolour - Changing Forgetmenot.
We had hoped to see the Dingy Skipper at this location and a single specimen appeared on cue. Erynnis tages.
The Wall Brown is a declining species and is now often found solely in coastal areas. Lasiommata megera.
The lichen is Trapelia coarctata which is a pioneer species, and shows that this rock has recently been exposed.
Two Cranesbills. The Dovesfoot Cranesbill - Geranium molle - on the left is about 8 mm across. The second specimen - about 3 cm across - was near habitation and is an escape, I think.
The Small Copper - Lycaena phleas - is tricky to photograph as it is so ready to fly at the slightest provocation.
Two moths - Common Heath - Ematurga atomaria - (left) and Common Carpet - Epirrho alternata - (right).
Meadow Thistle - Cirsium dissectum - is almost open.
Poa annua - Annual Meadow-grass.
A male Large Red Damselfly - Pyrrhosoma nymphula.
Rhizocarpon geographicum - Map Lichen.
Rosa pimpinellifolia - Burnet Rose - has an excellent scent.
Another new Violet for the site. Viola canina- Heath Dog Violet - is much bluer than the other Dog Violets.
Water Mint - Mentha aquatica - is showing above the water.
My first photograph of Bog Myrtle - Myrica gale. Excellent smell from the leaves.
Also my first Green Tiger Beetle - Cicindela campestris.
I was checking this Ladys Smock for Orange Tip eggs and found this little (12mm) Solitary Bee.
A nice little shot of an Early Purple Orchid surrounded by Bugle.
And finally, Sundew - Drosera rotundifolia.
